Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
ATF Cooler Pipe and HoseREMOVAL
3.0 L MODEL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove battery and washer tank.
3. Lift-up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Disconnect ATF cooler hose from radiator.
NOTE: Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
7. Remove ATF cooler pipe from frame.
8. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE:
^ When removing outlet pipe, be careful not to lose ball and spring used with retaining screw.
^ When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
6. Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from transmission.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
7. Remove front left mud guard.
8. Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from ATF filter.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
9. Remove AT cooler pipe from frame.
10. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: When removing outlet pipe, be careful not to lose ball and spring used with retaining screw.
INSTALLATION
3.0 L MODEL
1. Install the oil cooler outlet and inlet pipes.
NOTE: Be sure to use a new aluminum washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
T2: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
2. Install ATF cooler pipe to frame.
3. Connect ATF cooler hose to transmission.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.
4. Connect ATF cooler hoses from ATF filter.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.
5. Connect ATF cooler hoses from radiator.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.
6. Install front left mud guard.
7. Install the under cover.
8. Install battery and washer tank.
9. Fill ATF.
NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator pipes and hoses.
INSPECTION
Repair or replace any defective hoses, pipes, clamps, and washers found from the inspection below.
1. Check for ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
2. Check for deformed clamps.
3. Lightly bend the hose and check for cracks in the surface and other damage.
4. Pinch the hose with your fingers and check for poor elasticity. Also check for poor elasticity in the parts where the clamp was by pressing with your fingernail.
5. Check for peeling, cracks, and deformation at the tip of the hose.