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Automatic Transmission Cooler - Transaxle/transmission Cooling: Removal & Installation Ford Flex I

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Removal

Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, Refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-372753) .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, Refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-372794) .
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-372793) .
  4. Compress the constant tension clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
  5. Release the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers.
  6. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  7. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tube and hose assembly.
  8. Remove and discard the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
  9. Loosen the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings and remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes from the thermal bypass valve and the transaxle.
  10. Inspect the transaxle case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seals and backing rings.
  11. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts and the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

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  1. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve in place and install the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  2. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals, if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission fluid cooler tubes. PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART Item Part Number Description 1 7D285 Seal 2 7J324 Backing ring
  3. Position the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and tighten the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  4. Install 2 new transmission fluid cooler tube bolts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  6. Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  7. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and close the retainer.
  8. Compress the constant tension clamps and install the transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transmission fluid cooler.
  9. Install the battery tray. For additional information, Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-372793) .
  10. Install the ACL and outlet pipe. For additional information, Refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-372794) .
  11. Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.

Note. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, Refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-372753) .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, Refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-372794) .
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-372793) .
  4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, Refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-372811) .
  5. Remove the pushpin retainer and position aside the air deflector to access the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps.
  6. Compress the constant tension clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
  7. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
  8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer bolt.
  9. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  10. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tube and hose assembly.
  11. Remove and discard the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
  12. Loosen the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings and remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and the transaxle.
  13. Inspect the transaxle case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seals and backing rings.
  14. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts and the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

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  1. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve in place and install the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  2. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals, if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission fluid cooler tubes. PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART Item Part Number Description 1 7D285 Seal 2 7J324 Backing ring
  3. Position the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and tighten the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  4. Install 2 new transmission fluid cooler tube bolts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  5. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tube and hose assembly in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  6. Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
  7. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer bolt. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  8. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
  9. Compress the constant tension clamps and install the transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transmission fluid cooler.
  10. Position the air deflector in place and install the pushpin retainer.
  11. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, Refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-372811) .
  12. Install the battery tray. For additional information, Refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-372793) .
  13. Install the ACL and outlet pipe. For additional information, Refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-372794) .
  14. Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.

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