6 Speed - Automatic Transmission
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 6 SpeedMaterial:
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 6 Speed:
Removal
CAUTION: MERCON(R) MERCON(R) V, MERCON(R) SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid and FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
3. If equipped, remove the 7 bolts and the splash shield.
4. Remove the front splash shield.
1 Remove the 2 screws.
2 Remove the 4 retainers.
3 Remove the 4 bolts and the splash shield.
5. Disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
6. CAUTION: Use care not to over stretch or extend the hose clamps.
CAUTION: The hose clamps are held on the hose with a special epoxy. Damage may occur to the hose if the clamp is removed from the hose. If the clamp or hose is damaged, install a new fluid cooler tube.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
8. NOTE: When removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers, do not remove the retainers from the shroud.
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers.
9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
Installation
1. Install new O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in place and install the retainer.
4. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the retainers.
5. NOTE: The power steering hose is routed between the 2 transmission fluid cooler hoses.
Position the transmission fluid cooler hoses in place.
6. CAUTION: Use care not to over stretch or extend the hose clamps.
CAUTION: The hose clamps are held on the hose with a special epoxy. Damage may occur to the hose if the clamp is removed from the hose. If the clamp or hose is damaged, install a new fluid cooler tube.
Connect the transmission fluid cooler hoses to the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
7. Install the lower transmission fluid cooler tube in the radiator.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
8. Install the front splash shield.
1 Position the splash shield in place and install the 2 screws.
2 Install the fasteners.
3 Install the 4 bolts.
9. If equipped, install the 7 bolts and the splash shield.
10. Install the upper transmission fluid cooler tube in the radiator.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
11. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
12. NOTE: Transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature is between the top 2 marks on the fluid level indicator.
Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.
13. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
^ Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
