Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - TorqShift: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Remove the push pin retainers and the splash shield.
Fig 1: Identifying Push Pin Retainers And Splash Shield
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3. Remove the screws and the lower air deflector.
Fig 2: Locating Screws On Lower Air Deflector
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Diesel engine vehicles 

4. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission case.
Fig 3: Transmission Cooler Tubes At Transmission
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Gas engine vehicles 

5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission case.
Fig 4: Fluid Cooler Tubes & Front And Rear Cooler Tube Banjo Fittings
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6. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
Fig 5: Secondary Latch
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7. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose.
Fig 6: Special Tool On Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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8. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator in-tank.
Fig 7: Fluid Cooler Hose At Radiator
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Diesel engine vehicles 

9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube rear bracket.
Fig 8: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Rear Bracket
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10. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator fitting.
Fig 9: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose At Radiator
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11. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
Fig 10: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose At Fluid Cooler Tube
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12. Remove the nut, the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.
Fig 11: Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket & Nut
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Gas engine vehicles 

13. Remove the nut for the transmission fluid cooler tubes and starter motor electrical harness front bracket, and move the bracket aside.
Fig 12: Transmission Cooler Tubes & Starter Motor Electrical Harness Front Bracket
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14. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
15. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
Fig 13: Identifying Starter Motor Solenoid Terminal Cover
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16. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
Fig 14: Starter Motor Electrical Connections
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17. Disconnect the starter motor electrical harness push pin, and move the harness to the front of the vehicle.
Fig 15: Starter Motor Electrical Harness Push Pin
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18. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.