Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5.0L (4V), 6.2L (2V): Removal

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

   4WD 

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
3. If equipped, remove the 6 bolts and the forward skid plate.
   Fig 1: Locating Forward Skid Plate Bolts

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4. Remove the 4 bolts and the rearward skid plate.
   Fig 2: Locating Rearward Skid Plate Bolts

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   All vehicles 

   NOTE: 5.0L (4V) shown in illustration, 6.2L (2V) similar.
5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
   Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches

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   NOTE: 5.0L (4V) shown in illustration, 6.2L (2V) similar.
6. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses Using Tool

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7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the front of the engine.
   Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut

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8. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolt and transmission fluid cooler tube bracket from the engine.
   Fig 6: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolt

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9. If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
   Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut

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10. NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings may remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove them from the case if retained.

    Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt and separate the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.

    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes-To-Transmission Bolt

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11. Remove and discard the 4 O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes O-Rings

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    Raptor 

12. Remove the 2 nuts and the heat shield.
    Fig 10: Locating Heat Shield Nuts

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    All vehicles 

13. NOTE: Right side shown in illustration, left side similar.

    Remove and discard the 4 nuts and lower the front sway bar.

    Fig 11: Locating Lower Front Sway Bar Nuts

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    4WD 

14. Remove the starter terminal cover.
    Fig 12: Locating Starter Terminal Cover (4WD)

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15. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet.
    Fig 13: Locating Starter Solenoid S-Terminal Eyelet Nut

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16. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid B-terminal eyelet.
    Fig 14: Locating Starter Solenoid B-Terminal Eyelet Nut

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17. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable eyelet.
    Fig 15: Locating Starter Motor Ground Cable Eyelet Nut

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18. Detach the starter wiring harness from the oil pan.
    Fig 16: Detaching Starter Wiring Harness From Oil Pan

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19. Remove the starter wiring harness form the front engine cover stud and position the starter wiring harness aside.
    Fig 17: Removing Starter Wiring Harness Form Front Engine Cover Stud

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20. NOTE: Rotate the steering column so that the pinch bolt for the steering column coupler allows clearance for the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Fig 18: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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21. Position a jack stand under the right side of the front axle.
    Fig 19: Positioning Jack Stand Under Right Side Of Front Axle

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22. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 20: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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23. Lower the right side of the front axle.

    All vehicles 

24. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.