Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Installation

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4.6L engines

Loosely install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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4.0L engines

Loosely install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.

Fig 2: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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All vehicles

Install the fluid cooler hoses on the fluid cooler tubes and install the secondary latches onto the tubes.

Fig 3: Identifying Fluid Cooler Hoses On Fluid Cooler Tubes

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NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.

Install the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Cooler Tubes

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4.6L engines

Tighten the fluid cooler tube bracket nut at the engine.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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4.0L engines

Tighten the fluid cooler tube bracket bolt at the engine.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket

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All vehicles

Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid and verify correct operation.