Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Engine coolant inlet to ATF cooler |
| 2 | ATF cooler inlet hose connection |
| 3 | ATF cooler outlet hose connection |
| 4 | Engine coolant outlet |
| 5 | ATF warming valve |
| 6 | Engine coolant return hose connection |
The ATF cooler is attached to a mounting bracket and is secured to the left side of the front subframe. The ATF cooler is an aluminum housing comprising louvred fins and plates. The plates allow a cross-flow of ATF and engine coolant through the ATF cooler. The plates are immersed in engine coolant from the cold side of the radiator. This provides cooling of the ATF by the temperature difference between the ATF and the engine coolant.
The ATF warming valve is located on the top of the ATF cooler. The ATF warming valve is a thermostatic ATF mixing valve. It is designed to reduce ATF warm up time and provides a precise temperature control for the ATF temperature.
For additional information, Refer to: TRANSMISSION COOLING - VEHICLES WITH: 8HP76 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AWD .