Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - TorqShift: Installation

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Install the inlet and outlet lines from auxiliary fluid cooler and radiator in-tank reservoir.
1. Install the cooler line clips.
2. Connect the fluid lines to the radiator in-tank reservoir.
3. Connect the hose and install the constant tension clamp from the auxiliary cooler outlet.
4. Connect the hose and install the constant tension clamp from the fluid filter return inlet line.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Inlet And Outlet Lines From Auxiliary Fluid Cooler
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Install the remote mount transmission fluid filter bracket.

Fig 2: Installing Remote Mount Transmission Fluid Filter Bracket
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Install the fluid cooler tubes, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tube bracket nut.

Fig 3: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes And Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Connect the transmission cooler inlet and outlet lines to the remote mount fluid filter housing.

Fig 4: Connecting Transmission Cooler Inlet And Outlet Lines To Remote Mount Fluid Filter Housing
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Install the fluid cooler tubes in the front and rear cooler line case fittings.

Fig 5: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes In Front And Rear Cooler Line Case Fittings
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Position the air deflector and install the bolts.

Fig 6: Positioning Air Deflector
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Position the skid plate and install the bolts (4x4 only).

Fig 7: Positioning Skid Plate Bolts
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CAUTION: Use only MERCON® Transmission Fluid to service TorqShift transmissions. Mixing MERCON® or MERCON® V in a TorqShift transmission may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid can cause transmission damage.

Fill the transmission with the specified type and quantity of transmission fluid. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
Check for leaks.