Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 4R100 Transmission: Removal
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove, and discard the inline transmission fluid filter, if so equipped.
- If not done previously, carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test procedure. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R100 .
- Remove the fluid cooler tube(s)/hose(s), as necessary.
CAUTION:
Install a new inline transmission fluid filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA) every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) and always as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. If the vehicle was not equipped with an inline fluid filter install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit (XC3Z-7B155-AA) according to the instructions supplied with the kit as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange.
NOTE:
The inline transmission fluid filter, if so equipped, is attached to the fluid cooler return tube. The fluid cooler return tube runs from the intank transmission fluid cooler or the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, if so equipped, to the rear transmission cooler tube case fitting.
NOTE:
If cooler bypass valve (CBV) assembly (7H322) removal is necessary, refer to COOLER BYPASS VALVE - 4R100 TRANSMISSION .