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Repair Procedure

This bulletin involves installing a transmission fluid auxiliary cooler.

NOTE:
ONLY INSTALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILIARY COOLER AFTER THE IN RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN THROUGHLY FLUSHED.

1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant charge.

2. Disconnect the A/C condenser lines at the quick connect and threaded fitting.

3. Remove the screws attaching the A/C condenser and the A/C discharge hose/line bracket to the radiator.

4. Remove the A/C condenser from the vehicle.





5. Apply four foam pads to the flat side of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler mounting flange so the holes of the pads align with the four outboard holes in the mounting flange. Apply an additional foam pad on top of each pad already installed (Refer to Figure 1).





6. From the back side of the A/C condenser, insert one of the mounting straps approximately 2 in. inboard of the right side edge of the condenser fins and through the third row (from the bottom) of fins of the A/C condenser (Refer to Figure 2).

7. Measure 190 mm (7.5 in.) inboard of the first mounting strap and insert another mounting strap through the third row of fins.

8. Install the lower mounting holes of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler over the mounting straps installed in steps 6 and 7 with the inlet/outlet nipples up and the foam pads on mounting flange toward the A/C condenser.

9. Loosely install strap locks on the two mounting straps.

10. Install the two remaining mounting straps from the back side of the A/C condenser through the fins so the straps align with and pass through the upper mounting holes (with the foam pads) of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler.

11. Install mounting strap locks on the upper straps and tighten all the locks against the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler so the foam pads are slightly compressed.

12. Remove the two top mounting screws for the right headlamp assembly.

NOTE:
BE SURE THE RUBBER SIDE AIR BAFFLES ARE IN POSITION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE BAFFLES WILL RESULT IN A HIGHER OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND HIGHER A/C COMPRESSOR HEAD PRESSURE.

13. Install the A/C condenser and the A/C discharge hose/line bracket to the radiator.

14. Install the two top mounting screws for the right headlamp assembly.

15. Inspect the A/C line 0-rings for damage and replace if necessary.

16. Connect the A/C lines to the A/C condenser.

17. Evacuate the A/C system.





18. Cut the lower transmission fluid hose at the top of the vertical run just before the preformed bend that takes the hose horizontal toward the radiator (Refer to Figure 3.)

19. Remove and discard the portion of the lower transmission fluid hose that is attached to the radiator transmission fluid cooler lower outlet nipple. Retain the clamp.

20. Install the brass hose to hose fitting in the end of the lower transmission fluid hose and secure with a hose clamp from the parts kit.





21. Install the steel spring and a hose clamp over one end of the hose supplied in the parts kit and install that end of the hose on the radiator transmission fluid cooler lower outlet nipple. Tighten the hose clamp securely (Refer to Figure 4).

22. Route the hose from the radiator transmission fluid cooler lower outlet nipple to the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler, avoiding any sharp edges or parts that move.

23. Gut the hose from the radiator transmission fluid cooler lower outlet nipple to the appropriate length and install it and a hose clamp from the parts kit on one of the nipples of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. Tighten the hose clamp securely.

24. Install the remaining portion of the hose on the brass hose to hose fitting in the end of the lower transmission fluid hose and secure with hose clamp from the parts kit.

25. Route the lower transmission fluid hose to transmission fluid auxiliary cooler, avoiding any sharp edges or parts that can move.

26. Cut the lower transmission fluid hose to the appropriate length and install it and a hose clamp from the parts kit on the remaining nipple of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. Tighten the hose clamp securely.





27. Place two tie straps around the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler hoses approximately 178 mm (7 in.) inboard of the left edge of the condenser fins. Insert a mounting strap (from the engine side) through the radiator and A/C condenser fins so it passes between the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler hoses and the tie straps (Refer to Figure 5).

28. Use additional tie straps to secure proper positioning of the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler hoses as necessary.

NOTE:
THE AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT USED TO CHARGE THE A/C SYSTEM IS CRITICAL TO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. DO NOT VARY THE A/C SYSTEM CHARGE FROM THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED BELOW.

29. Charge the A/C system with 0.74 Kg (1.62 lbs.) of R134a refrigerant using the procedure outlined in the appropriate service manual.

30. Start and run the engine until the powertrain reaches normal operating temperature. Check all transmission fluid auxiliary cooler hose connections for leaks and tighten clamps as necessary.

31. Check and adjust the transmission fluid level using the procedure outlined in the appropriate service manual.
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