Inspection and Verification - Automatic Transmission
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Install a new Oil-To-Air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. Failure to follow this direction may result in transmission damage.
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When internal wear or damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles and clutch plate material can travel into the torque converter, the transmission fluid cooler tubes, the radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler and the Oil-To-Air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the cooling system before placing the transmission back into use.
- Clean the contaminants from the transmission fluid cooling system. Carry out the following:
- Transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning
- Torque converter flushing
- Torque converter cleaning and inspection
Also carry out the TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER flow test. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT 6 .
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation and system leaks. Repair as necessary.
- Install a new or remanufactured radiator when fluid is found leaking from the in-tank transmission fluid cooler. Refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
- Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler if there is leakage from the transmission fluid cooler, and always as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. Refer to AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - OIL-TO-AIR FLUID COOLER .
- Install a new water-to-oil fluid cooler. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
- If the fault is not visually evident, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - NVH .