COOLER-TRANSMISSION
DESCRIPTION
The automatic transmission/power steering cooler assembly is located in the front of the A/C condensor and behind the front fascia. The transmission cooler is a heat exchanger that allows heat in the transmission flud to be transferred to the air passing over the cooler fins.
The transmission oil/power steering cooler assembly is equipped with quick connect fitting for the transmission oil and power steering lines.
The transmission oil/power steering cooler is serviced as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Remove grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
2. Using Tool 8875A, disconnect transmission cooler tubes and power steering lines from the transmission oil/power steering cooler (Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. Remove the transmission cooler mounting bolts.
4. Remove transmission cooler from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position transmission oil/power steering cooler in vehicle.
2. Install transmission mounting bolts. Tighten to 14 N·m (123 in. lbs.)
3. Install transmission and power steering lines into cooler (Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4. Install grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION).