Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes 4R100 Transmission





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 only).





3. Remove the bolts and the air deflector.











4. Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the fluid cooler.





5. NOTE: If Cooler Bypass Valve (CBV) assembly removal is necessary, refer to Cooler Bypass Valve.

Remove the fluid cooler tube from the front cooler line case fitting.





6. Remove the fluid cooler tube from the rear cooler line case fitting.





7. NOTE: To remove production fluid cooler tubes from some vehicle applications, it will be necessary to use a tube cutter to cut the tubes at the fluid cooler tube bracket.

Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tube(s).

Installation











1. NOTE: If the CBV assembly was removed, refer to Cooler Bypass Valve for the installation procedure.

Install and connect the fluid cooler tube(s).





2. Install the fluid cooler tubes in the front and rear cooler line case fittings.





3. Position the air deflector and install the bolts.





4. Position the skid plate and install the bolts (4x4 only).

5. CAUTION: Do not use any fluid approved for MERCON (R) V application. Using a fluid rated for MERCON (R) V can cause internal damage in " MERCON (R) only" applications.

Fill the transmission with the specified type and quantity of transmission fluid.
6. Check for leaks.