Removal Procedure
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element and Air Cleaner Assembly .
- Remove the return and the sending pipe fittings at the radiator and allow the fluid in the pipes and the cooler to drain.
- Remove the sending pipe fitting at the transmission and the pipe from the vehicle.
- Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
- Remove the retaining nut and the return pipe fitting at the transmission and the return pipe from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the retum pipe and the retaining nut at the transmission. Install the fitting finger tight.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the sending pipe at the transmission. Install the fitting finger tight.
- Install the return and the sending pipe fittings at the radiator. Install the fittings finger tight.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Filter Element and Air Cleaner Assembly
- Add DEXRON-III transmission fluid as required. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement and to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
Tighten
| • | Tighten the return pipe fitting at the transmission to 22 N·m (I 6 lb ft). |
| • | Tighten the retaining nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in). |
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.
Tighten
Tighten the sending pipe fitting at the transmission to 22 N·m
(1 6 Ib ft).
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 27 N·m (20 Ib ft).
