Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning
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SPECIAL TOOLS
| Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher 222-00004 or equivalent |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC |
MERCON® LV |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Transmission fluid pressure tube (outlet) |
| 2 | - | Transmission fluid return tube (inlet) |
NOTE:
Transmission fluid cooler backflushing will be carried out using the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the machine. Test the equipment to make sure that a vigorous fluid flow is present before proceeding.
- Check and top off fluid level of the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent tank with transmission fluid.
- Allow the fluid in the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent 15-30 minutes to heat up to 60°C (140°F) before using.
- Install the line adapters into the transmission cooler lines.
- Attach the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent red line to the transmission fluid cooler pressure line quick disconnect fitting.
- Attach the Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent blue line to the transmission fluid cooler return line quick disconnect fitting.
- Follow the equipment instructions to purge the cooler lines and cooler prior to starting the flushing procedure.
- Allow the cooling system to backflush for 10-15 minutes, then flush the cooler in a normal flow direction for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Clean the transaxle mounted fluid cooler tubes by hand.
NOTE:
The TOP transaxle cooler tube on the transaxle is the pressure line.