Steel Tubes Using Push-Connect Fittings At Radiator

Removal





1. If leakage is noted at transaxle fluid tube connector at the radiator, disconnect cooler line using 3/8 Inch Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (Blue) 310-041 (T9OT-9550-C). Remove cooler line.
2. Remove push connect fitting from radiator.

Installation
1. The following installation procedure is to be used when push connect-type fittings are available. It is followed by procedure number 2, that is to be used when push connect-type replacement parts are not available.
a. Install new push connect fitting into radiator and tighten to 24-31 Nm (18-22 ft. lbs.).
b. Connect cooler tube to transaxle by inserting into the fitting until the retainer engages the first tube bead. (A definite click should be heard.) Pull back on cooler tube to make sure it is fully engaged.
c. Install retaining clip.
2. The following installation procedure is to be used when push connect-type replacement parts are not available.
a. Install angled flare fitting in radiator. Tighten fitting to 24-31 Nm (18-22 ft. lbs.).
b. Cut approximately 76-102 mm (3-4 inches) from the existing cooler line.
c. Using new cooler line steel tubing (equivalent of SAE J526 welded low-carbon lead/tin coated 10 mm (3/8 inch) OD), cut a piece of sufficient length and shape it to connect the existing line to the new flare fitting.
d. Clean all cut ends of both lines with the blade edge of the cutting tool to avoid the line restrictions. Clean metal particles from the tube ends.
e. Install flare nut 879414-S8 or equivalent on the transaxle end of the new cooler line section.
f. Connect the new cooler line section to the existing cooler line section using a piece of 10 mm (3/8 inch) fuel line hose and two worm drive hose clamps. Use a sufficient length of fuel line hose to achieve a 38-51 mm (1-1/2 to 2-inch) overlap of the ends of the cooler lines.
g. Connect the cooler line to the flare fitting and tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-17 ft. lbs.).
3. Install 3/8 inch angled flare fitting into radiator. Tighten fitting to 24-31 Nm (18-22 ft.lbs.).
4. Cut approximately 76-102 mm (3-4 inches) from existing cooler line.
5. Using new cooler line steel tubing (or equivalent of SAE J526 welded low carbon lead/tin coated 10 mm (3/8 inch) OD), cut a piece of sufficient length. Shape it to connect the existing line to the new flare fitting.
6. Clean all cut ends of both lines with the blade edge of the cutting tool to avoid line restrictions. Clean metal particles from the tube ends.
7. Install flare nut 87944-S8 or equivalent on the radiator end of the new cooler line section.
8. Connect the new cooler line section to the existing cooler line using a piece of 10 mm (3/8 inch) fuel line hose and two worm drive hose clamps. Use a sufficient length of fuel line hose to achieve a 38-51 mm (1-1/2 to 2-inch) overlap of the ends of the cooler lines.
9. Connect the cooler line to the flare fittings and tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-17 ft. lbs.).