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Transaxle/transmission Cooling: Removal & Installation Ford Explorer IV

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REMOVAL

Mountaineer

  1. Remove the grille fasteners and the grille.
  2. Remove the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-270925) .
  3. Remove the inner grille air deflector.
  4. Push the lower air deflector down past the transmission fluid cooler.
  5. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the clamps.
  6. Remove the upper transmission fluid cooler bolt.
  7. Remove the lower transmission fluid cooler bolts and the transmission fluid cooler.

INSTALLATION

All vehicles

  1. Install the transmission fluid cooler and the lower transmission fluid cooler bolts. Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  2. Install the upper transmission fluid cooler bolt. Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  3. Using new hoses and clamps, install the new transmission fluid cooler hoses.
  4. Push the lower air deflector back into place.
  5. Install the inner grille air deflector.
  6. Install the grille and the fasteners.
  7. Install the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-270925) .
  8. Fill the transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect the leaks. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S»(ref-270891) for 5R55S or «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R60»(ref-270910) for 6R60.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-270881) .
  2. Using a backup wrench to hold the case fitting securely, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  3. Remove the secondary latch from the cooler tube.
  4. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
  5. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  6. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
  7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.
  8. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the stud.
  9. Remove the transmission cooler tubes from the vehicle.
  1. Install the transmission cooler tubes into the vehicle.
  2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket onto the stud.
  3. Verify the case fitting torque. Tighten to 56 N.m (41 lb-ft).
  4. Using a backup wrench to hold the case fittings securely, install the transmission fluid cooler tubes. Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut. Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the transmission fluid cooler hose.
  7. Install the secondary latch.
  8. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the radiator.
  9. Install the secondary latch.
  10. Fill transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S»(ref-270891) .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-270881) .
  2. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  3. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
  4. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  5. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.
  7. If equipped, index-mark the front driveshaft to maintain driveshaft balance.
  8. If equipped, remove the 4 U-joint strap bolts and remove the U-joint straps. Discard the bolts.
  9. Disconnect the engine oil low level sensor electrical connector and harness clips.
  10. Remove the bolt and disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.
  11. Remove and discard the 4 O-rings from the transmission fluid cooler tube ends.
  12. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.
  1. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the vehicle.
  2. Install 4 new O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tube ends.
  3. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes into the transmission, then install the bolt for the transmission cooler tube retainer. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  5. If removed, install the U-joint straps and 4 new U-joint strap bolts. Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
  6. Connect the engine oil low level sensor electrical connector and harness clips.
  7. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the radiator.
  8. Install the secondary latch to the transmission fluid cooler tube at the radiator.
  9. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube to the transmission fluid cooler hose.
  10. Install the secondary latch to the transmission fluid cooler tube at the cooler hose.
  11. Fill the transmission fluid to the correct level, using clean transmission fluid, and inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R60»(ref-270910) .

All vehicles

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-270881) .
  2. Remove the grille fasteners and the grille.
  3. Remove the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-270925) .
  4. Remove the inner grille air deflector.
  5. Push the lower air deflector down past the transmission fluid cooler.
  6. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the clamps.
  7. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  8. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission cooler hose.
  9. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
  10. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator.
  11. Remove the hoses from the retainer.

All vehicles

  1. Install the hoses into the retainer.
  2. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the radiator.
  3. Install the secondary latch.
  4. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  5. Install the secondary latch.
  6. Using new hoses and clamps, install the new transmission fluid cooler hoses.
  7. Push the lower air deflector back into place.
  8. Install the inner grille air deflector.
  9. Install the grille and the fasteners.
  10. Install the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-270925) .
  11. Fill the transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S»(ref-270891) for 5R55S or «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R60»(ref-270910) for 6R60.

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