A/T - Cooler/Line Cleaning When Replacing A/T

Condition

ATF Cooler and Lines, Checking/Cleaning Requirements During Transmission Replacement
Transmissions with internal damage may allow debris to collect in ATF cooler lines and ATF cooler (located in radiator).





37 06 04 Nov.17, 2006, 2002146, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 37 number 98-01 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb.

Technical Background
Not Applicable.

Production Solution
No production change required.

Service
When replacing a transmission, prior to installation, clean the ATF lines and cooler using the following procedure:

ATF lines and ATF cooler, cleaning
- Clean oil cooler and ATF lines with compressed air max.10 bar (145 psi), before installing transmission.

WARNING:
Always wear protective eye wear.





- Connect a hose to ATF line -A- and secure with hose clamp.Hang other end of hose in suitable container.
- Blow through ATF line -B- several times with a compressed air gun.
- Change hose from ATF line -A- over to ATF line -B- and repeat sequence.

NOTE:
If cooler cannot be cleaned, the radiator should be replaced.

- Continue with transmission installation.

Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required.

No Special Parts required.Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.