Removal And Installation

FLUID COOLER SYSTEM


AWD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner case (LH). Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove engine lower cover with a power tool. Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove A/T fluid cooler hose A and A/T fluid cooler hose B.
4. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to Exploded View.
5. Remove front suspension member. Refer to Exploded View.
6. Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly and engine assembly.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend A/T fluid cooler tubes.
7. Plug up opening such as the A/T fluid cooler tube holes.
8. Remove clips and brackets.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Never reuse copper washers.
- Refer to the following when installing A/T fluid cooler hoses.









- The illustrations indicate the view from the hose ends.

- When installing hose clamps center line of each hose clamp tab should be positioned as shown in the figure.
- Insert A/T fluid cooler hose according to dimension (L) described below.













- Set hose clamps (1) at the both ends of A/T fluid cooler hoses (2) with dimension (A) from the hose edge.

Dimension A : 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)

- Hose clamp should not interfere with the bulge of fluid cooler tube.