Removal & Installation
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- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front cooler line from front Cooler By-Pass Valve (CBV), fitting. See Fig 1. Remove rear cooler line from rear CBV fitting. Remove front and rear CBV bolt cooler line case fittings. Clean and flush CBV. See appropriate OVERHAUL article.CAUTION: Ensure CBV is properly back flushed. Use dry compressed air to remove excess solvent. If an overhaul is being performed, replace Oil-To-Air (OTA) cooler.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Check rubber coated sealing washers for damage. Replace as needed. Use sealant or threadlock meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 and coat line case fitting threads. Install CBV with check ball at rear fitting. This allows fluid to flow in one direction only. Ensure that check ball moves freely.CAUTION: If cooler line case fitting is over-tightened, rubber coated sealing washers and/or cooler line case fittings can be damaged, causing a transmission fluid leak.
- Install CBV fitting and tighten cooler line nuts to specifications. See Fig 1. Lower vehicle. Fill the transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct transaxle operation. See LUBRICATION . Start vehicle, apply both foot brakes and move gearshift lever through each gear position.