Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler
Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler, 4R100Special Tool(s)
Material
Removal
1. Remove the radiator grille.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Disconnect the lower clips, then remove the radiator grille.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.
3. Remove the left front lower air deflector push pin.
4. Remove the right front lower air deflector push pin.
5. Remove the screws and the RH and LH A/C condenser core mounting brackets, then position the top of the condenser core forward.
6. Disconnect the hoses at the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.
7. NOTE: The LH and RH air deflectors must be moved to access the bolts.
Remove the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler upper bolts.
8. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
9. If equipped, remove the 6 retainers and the lower front bumper filler.
10. Remove the lower splash shield push pins and position the splash shield forward.
11. Remove the remaining bolts from the Oil-to-Air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler.
12. CAUTION: Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA transmission fluid cooler. Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. Failure to follow these directions can result in transmission damage.
Remove the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA transmission fluid cooler. Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. Failure to follow these directions can result in transmission damage.
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.
MERCON ATF is being replaced by MERCON V ATF as a service fluid, per TSB 06-14-4..
Fill the transmission with the specified type and quantity of transmission fluid.
^ Check for leaks.