Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger: Installation

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Inspect the O-ring seals and install new O-ring seals if necessary. Lubricate the O-ring seals before installing the transmission fluid heat exchanger.
Material

: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

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Install the transmission heat exchanger tubes completely into the transmission case and connect the hoses.

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1. Install the coolant tube hanger nut on to the stud bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 124 lb.in (14 Nm)
2. Connect the pin-type retainer.
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Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Install the park manual release lever and nut.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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All vehicles
1. Loosely install the new transmission park manual release cable bracket bolt.
2. Connect the transmission park manual release cable to the transmission lever.
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Loosely install the transmission fluid heat exchanger nuts in sequence shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Installing Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger Nuts In Sequence
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Tighten the bolt and nuts in the sequence shown in illustration.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts and Nuts In Sequence
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Install the harness retainer on the transmission fluid heat exchanger.

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Check and adjust the engine coolant level as necessary. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Check and adjust the transmission fluid level as necessary. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
If equipped, install the splash shield and the retainers.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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