Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - Aisin AW21: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in place and install the retainer.
- Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers.
- Position the transmission fluid cooler hoses in place.
- Connect the transmission fluid cooler hoses to the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Install the lower transmission fluid cooler tube in the radiator.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Install the front splash shield.
- Position the splash shield in place and install the 2 screws.
- Install the 4 retainers.
- Install the 4 bolts.
- Install the bolts and the splash shield.
- Install the upper transmission fluid cooler tube in the radiator.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.
- Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
NOTE:
The power steering hose is routed between the 2 transmission fluid cooler hoses.
NOTE:
Use care not to overstretch or extend the hose clamps as damage may occur to the hose clamp and cause a leak.
NOTE:
The hose clamps are held on the hose with a special epoxy. Damage may occur to the hose if the clamp is removed from the hose. If the clamp or hose is damaged, install a new fluid cooler tube.
NOTE:
Transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature is between the top 2 marks on the fluid level indicator.