Removal Procedure
Caution: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) from the transaxle.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: The correct thread engagement is critical. Crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) to the transaxle.
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Transmission Overfill Caution in the Preface section.
- Adjust the fluid level.
- Inspect for fluid leaks. Refer to
Fluid Leak Diagnosis.
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.