Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - TorqShift: Installation

Diesel engine vehicles 

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes, bracket and nut into the vehicle.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket & Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose onto the transmission fluid cooler tube.
Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose At Fluid Cooler Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose onto the radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler fitting.
Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose At Radiator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube rear bracket.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Rear Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Gas engine vehicles 

5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes into the vehicle.
6. Reposition the starter motor electrical harness to the rear of the vehicle and connect the push pin.
Fig 5: Starter Motor Electrical Harness Push Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Connect the starter motor electrical connections.
   • Tighten the ground cable to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the battery cable to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
   • Tighten solenoid wire to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 6: Starter Motor Electrical Connections
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Install the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
Fig 7: Identifying Starter Motor Solenoid Terminal Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes and starter motor electrical harness front bracket and nut.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Transmission Cooler Tubes & Starter Motor Electrical Harness Front Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
11. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose.
Fig 9: Connecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
12. Install the secondary latch onto the transmission fluid cooler hose.
Fig 10: Secondary Latch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
13. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hose onto the radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler fitting.
Fig 11: Fluid Cooler Hose At Radiator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
14. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the front and rear transmission fluid cooler tube banjo fittings.
    • Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Fluid Cooler Tubes & Front And Rear Cooler Tube Banjo Fittings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Diesel engine 

15. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the front and rear transmission fluid cooler tube case fittings.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Transmission Cooler Tubes At Transmission
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All engines 

16. Install the lower air deflector and the screws.
Fig 14: Locating Screws On Lower Air Deflector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. Install the splash shield and the push pin retainers.
Fig 15: Identifying Push Pin Retainers And Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® SP Transmission Fluid to service TorqShift® transmissions. Using MERCON® V in a TorqShift® transmission may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid can cause transmission damage.
18. Fill the transmission with the specified type and quantity of transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT article.
19. Check for leaks.