Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
NOTE: The content of this article/image reflects the changes called out by TSB 18-88-05.ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose
REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the battery and washer tank.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Remove the radiator under cover. (Turbo model)
6) Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from radiator.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
7) Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
8) Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame.
9) Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
CAUTION: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
INSTALLATION
1) Install the oil cooler outlet and inlet pipes.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new aluminum washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
T2: 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft. lbs.)
T3: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
2) Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.
3) Connect the ATF cooler hose to pipe at transmission side.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.
4) Connect the ATF cooler hose to the pipe of radiator side.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.
5) Install the radiator under cover. (Turbo model)
Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft. lbs.)
6) Install the under cover.
7) Install the battery and washer tank.
8) Fill ATF.
NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.