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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1997 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed-M60 🢒 Transaxle Cooler Pipes and Hoses

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 179572 Size: MH
  1. Remove the hose retainer clip from the fluid cooler hoses (1,4,5)
  2. Remove the shift select cable from the bracket at the top of the transaxle and set it aside. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  3. Remove the TV cable bracket from the top of the transaxle and set the TV cable aside. Refer to Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Replacement .
  4. Remove both the inlet and the outlet hose-to-pipe clamps. Remove the fluid cooler hoses from the fluid cooler pipes (2,3).
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle cooler.
  7. Disconnect both the inlet and the outlet hose-to-transaxle cooler clamps at the bottom of the radiator. Remove the fluid cooler hoses from the transaxle cooler.
  8. Remove the cooler union pipe from the fluid cooler pipes at the bottom of the transaxle.
  9. Remove the drain pan from the under transaxle cooler.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove one bolt and the fluid cooler pipe retaining bracket from the top of the transaxle.
  12. Remove the inlet and the outlet fluid cooler pipes from the transaxle.
  13. Inspect the cooler hoses and the pipes for damage or leaks. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 179572 Size: MH
  1. Install the cooler union pipe and the fluid cooler pipes (2,3) to the transaxle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the fluid cooler pipe retaining bracket to the top of the transaxle. Secure the bracket with one bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle cooler pipe retaining bracket bolt to 10 N·m (7.5 lb in).

  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Install both inlet and outlet union bolts to the fluid cooler pipes to the bottom of the transaxle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the inlet and the outlet union bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  5. Install the fluid cooler hoses (1,4,5) to the transaxle cooler at the bottom of the radiator. Secure with the inlet and the outlet hose-to-transaxle cooler clamps.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the fluid cooler hoses to the fluid cooler pipes. Secure the hoses with both the inlet and the outlet hose-to-pipe clamps.
  8. Install the TV cable and the TV cable bracket to the top of the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Replacement .
  9. Install the shift select cable into the bracket at the top of the transaxle. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
  10. Install the hose retainer clip to the fluid cooler hoses.
  11. Refill the transaxle, as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .