Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the push pin retainers and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Push Pin Retainers And Splash Shield

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Remove the screws and the lower air deflector.

Fig 2: Locating Screws On Lower Air Deflector

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the bracket.

Fig 3: Transmission Cooler Tubes & Bracket

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler and the push pin retainers.

Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses At Radiator

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the oil-to-air (OTA) auxiliary transmission fluid cooler and the push pin retainers.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses From Oil-To-Air (OTA) Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler & Push Pin Retainers

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube(s)

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article.
- Check for leaks.