A/T LINES CRACKED/LEAKING (REPLACE LINES/INST. BRACKET)

SUBJECT: A/T LINES CRACKED/LEAKING (REPLACE LINES AND INSTALL BRACKET)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-1992 C/K W/6.2L DIESEL ENGINE (VIN C OR J) AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Some owners of 1988-92 C/K trucks equipped with a 6.2L diesel engine and a 4L60 or THM400 (RPO MD8 or M40) automatic transmission may experience cracked or leaking automatic transmission cooler lines at or near the transmission fittings.

These cracks may be caused by the cooler lines going into resonance or vibrating at low engine idle speeds causing the lines to fatigue. To correct this condition, replace the cracked/leaking lines and install a support bracket.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Replace the cracked/leaking line(s) using tubing (P/N 1324714). Double flare both ends of the line and form the line to match the shape of the line which was removed.

2. Install a bracket assembly (P/N 15684042 (C-Truck) (Figure 1) or P/N 15684043 (K-Truck) (Figure 2)) to the transmission inspection cover bolt.

3. Install a clamp (P/N 15518639) around the transmission cooler lines and attach it to the bracket assembly with a bolt (P/N 11508023) (Figures 1 and 2).

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description Qty Reqd ----------- ----------- -------- 15684042 Bracket, Trans Oil 1 Clr Pipe Clip (C-Truck)

15684043 Bracket, Trans Oil 1 Clr Pipe Clip (K-Truck)

15518639 Clamp, Fuel Supply 1

11508023 Bolt, M6x1x16 1

1324714 Tubing, 5/16" 0D x251 As Required

Parts are currently available.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour 0p. Description Labour Time --------- ----------- ----------- K5262 Repair/Replace Upper Trans 0.7 hrs. Cooler Line and Install Bracket

K5263 Repair/Replace Lower Trans 0.7 hrs. Cooler Line and Install Bracket

K5267 Repair/Replace Both Trans 1.0 hrs. Cooler Lines and Install Bracket

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