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Automatic Transmission Cooler: Removal & Installation Dodge Pickup R2500

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INSTALLATION

  1. Position the transmission cooler tubes to the front of the radiator.
  2. Snap the transmission cooler tubes into the clips on the side of the radiator tank.
  3. Install the transmission cooler attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 16 N.m (140 in. lbs.).
  4. inspect the quick connect fittings for debris and install the quick connect fitting on the cooler tube until an audible "click" is heard. Pull apart the connection to verify proper installation and install the secondary latches.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable.
  6. Start the engine and check all fittings for leaks.
  7. Check the fluid level in the automatic transmission. Refer to the appropriate transmission article (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189700-S00788796062005091100000) ) or (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189700-S00788796062005091100000) ).

REMOVAL-WATER TO OIL COOLER

CAUTIONIf a leak should occur in the water-to-oil cooler mounted to the side of the engine block, engine coolant may become mixed with transmission fluid. Transmission fluid may also enter engine cooling system. Both cooling system and transmission should be drained and inspected in case of oil cooler leakage

Scheme 100

Scheme 100
Scheme 100
  1. Disconnect both battery negative cables.
  2. Remove starter (Refer to «REMOVAL 5.9L DIESEL»(ref-164936-S34382494192004081900000) ).
  3. Drain cooling system (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189654-S22265685922005091200000) ).
  4. Disconnect coolant lines from cooler.
  5. Disconnect transmission oil lines from cooler. Plug cooler lines to prevent oil leakage.
  6. Remove cooler bracket to transmission bolt.
  7. Remove two cooler bracket to cooler bolts.
  8. Remove cooler assembly from vehicle. (Scheme 101)

Scheme 101

Scheme 101: INSTALLATION-AIR TO OIL COOLER
Scheme 101: INSTALLATION-AIR TO OIL COOLER
  1. Carefully position the oil cooler assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Install two nuts and one bolt. Tighten to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
  3. Connect the quick-connect fittings to the transmission cooler lines.
  4. Install Charge Air Cooler (Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-189685-S40372799942005091100000) ).
  5. Start the engine and check all fittings for leaks.
  6. Check the fluid level in the automatic transmission (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189700-S00788796062005091100000) ).
  1. Position oil cooler on cylinder block.
  2. Install two mounting bolts to cooler at the cylinder block. Torque bolts to 77N.m (57 ft. lbs.)
  3. Install cooler bracket to transmission adapter bolt. Tighten to 24N.M (18 ft. lbs.).
  4. Connect transmission oil lines to cooler.
  5. Connect coolant hoses to cooler.
  6. Install starter motor (Refer to «INSTALLATION 5.9L DIESEL»(ref-164936-S05269754592004081900000) ).
  7. Connect battery negative cables.
  8. Fill cooling system (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189654-S22265685922005091200000) ).
  9. Check transmission oil level and fill as necessary (Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-189700-S00788796062005091100000) ).

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