Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
ATF Cooler Pipe and HoseREMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Lift up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the heat shield cover.
6. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
7. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
8. Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.
9. Remove the ATF inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
NOTE: When disconnecting the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with retaining screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the ATF inlet pipe and outlet pipe with new washers.
NOTE: Use new bolts for the contact area of the converter case.
Tightening torque:
T1: 40 N-m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
T2: 38 N-m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
T3: 45 N-m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
2. Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.
3. Connect the ATF cooler hose to the pipe on the transmission side.
NOTE:
- Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the hose to the specified position.
4. Connect the ATF cooler hose to the pipe on the radiator side.
NOTE:
- Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the hose to the specified position.
5. Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque: 3 N-m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
6. Install the under cover.
7. Install the battery.
8. Fill ATF.
NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
INSPECTION
Repair or replace any faulty hoses, pipes, clamps, and washers found in the inspection below.
1. Check for ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
2. Check the clamp for deformation.
3. Lightly bend the hose and check for cracks in the surface or other damages.
4. Pinch the hose with your fingers and check for poor elasticity. Also check for poor elasticity in the parts where the clamp was installed by pressing with your fingernail.
5. Check for peeling, cracks, and deformation at the tip of the hose.