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Tools Required

J 44827 Transmission Cooler Quick Connect

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1350216  Size: SH

    Important: It is not necessary to discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system during auxiliary transmission oil cooler (TOC) front line replacement.

    Remove the A/C condenser mounting bolts and reposition the condenser.

  1. Reposition the condenser to access the auxiliary transmission oil cooler lines. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler (TOC) lines from the TOC.
  3. Disconnect the TOC line from the TOC retainer clip (1).

  4. Object Number: 1351414  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts that connect the TOC to the cooling fan shroud.

  6. Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  7. Remove the LH front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Remove the LH front splash shield retainers.
  9. Remove the LH front splash shield.
  10. Using J 44827 , disconnect the front TOC lines from the rear TOC lines.
  11. Remove the front TOC lines.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front TOC lines.
  2. Connect the front TOC lines to the rear TOC lines.
  3. Install the LH front splash shield.
  4. Install the LH front splash shield retainers.

  5. Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  6. Install the LH front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1351414  Size: SH
  8. Install the bolts that secure the TOC to the cooling fan shroud.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).


    Object Number: 1350216  Size: SH
  10. Connect the TOC line to the TOC retainer clip (1).
  11. Connect the TOC lines to the TOC.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the fittings to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  13. Reposition and reinstall the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .