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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5R55S




Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5R55S

















Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Using a backup wrench to hold the case fitting securely, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





3. Remove the secondary latch from the cooler tube.





4. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.





5. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.





6. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler hose.





7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.





8. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the stud.





9. Remove the transmission cooler tubes from the vehicle.





Installation

1. Install the transmission cooler tubes into the vehicle.





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket onto the stud.





3. Verify the case fitting torque.
- Tighten to 56 Nm (41 lb-ft).





4. NOTICE: To prevent cross threading, all transmission fluid cooler tube nuts must be hand-started before being tightened to specification.

Using a backup wrench to hold the case fittings securely, install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the transmission fluid cooler hose.





7. Install the secondary latch.





8. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the radiator.





9. Install the secondary latch.





10. Fill transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect for leaks.