Cooler Tubes & Fluid Flow
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| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7A095 | Oil-To-Air (OTA) auxiliary cooler |
| 2 | - | Radiator-in-tank cooler |
| 3 | 7000 | Transmission |
| 4 | 7D273 | Transmission fluid cooler fitting (fluid flowing out) |
| 5 | 7D273 | Transmission fluid cooler fitting (fluid flowing in) |
| 6 | 7B028 | Transmission fluid cooler line (fluid flowing into radiator-in-tank cooler) |
| 7 | 7C410 | Transmission fluid cooler line (fluid flowing into OTA auxiliary cooler) |
| 8 | 7890 | Transmission fluid cooler line (fluid flowing from OTA auxiliary cooler) |
NOTE:
Whenever the transmission has been overhauled or a remanufactured transmission has been installed, the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the radiator in-tank fluid cooler must be cleaned and backflushed to remove any contaminants or repeat transmission failure will occur.
NOTE:
Install a new Oil-To-Air (OTA) cooler as part of a transmission overhaul, or when installing a remanufactured transmission.
NOTE:
Repeat repairs will occur if the transmission fluid flow does not meet specification. To avoid repeat repairs, carry out the FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST . For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
NOTE:
Plug the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher into a 110-volt outlet and allow it to heat up to the correct temperature.
- Flush the transmission cooler return tube first.
- The transmission cooler return tube can be identified as the tube that runs from the OTA outlet to the rear of the transmission.
- Using the appropriate fittings and quick disconnects supplied with the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher, connect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher pressure and return lines to either end of the transmission cooler return tube.
- Switch the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher pump on and allow it to run for 60 seconds.
- Turn the switch off after 60 seconds and disconnect the pressure line.
- Blow air through the cooler tube until the transmission fluid is drained back into the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher.
- Disconnect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher return line.
- Flush the transmission cooler pressure tube and radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler as follows:
- The pressure tube and radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler must be back flushed, then forward flushed. This is necessary to thoroughly flush the in-tank transmission fluid cooler.
- The transmission fluid cooler pressure tube can be identified as the tube that runs from the OTA transmission fluid cooler inlet to the front of the transmission.
- Using the appropriate fittings and quick disconnects supplied with the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher, connect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher pressure tube to the radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler outlet. Connect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher return line to the transmission fluid cooler pressure tube (the cooler tube near the transmission bellhousing).
- Switch the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher on and allow it to run for 15 minutes.
- Turn the switch off after 15 minutes then reverse the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher lines.
- Switch the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher pump on and allow it to run for 15 minutes.
- Disconnect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher pressure tube and blow air through the tube until the transmission fluid is drained back into the flusher.
- Disconnect the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher return line.