Automatic Transmission Cooling: Diagnosis Ford Taurus IV facelift

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
2. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
3. Install new components if a fluid leak is found in any of the transaxle cooling components.
4. If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-212111-S04795208712005122300000) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-207576) .
2. Remove the splash shield. Remove the five screws and air deflector, if equipped. Remove the remaining seven screws and the splash shield.
3. Disengage the clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the power steering fluid cooler hoses.
4. Remove the bolts and the combination fluid cooler.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill the transaxle to the specified level. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4F50N»(ref-212110) . Fill and purge the power steering system of air. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-212093) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-163061-S26137620762004061700000) .
2. Remove the splash shield. Remove the five screws and air deflector, if equipped. Remove the remaining seven screws and the splash shield.
3. Remove the retaining clip from the outlet fluid cooler tube and transaxle fitting.
4. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert, then pull the outlet fluid cooler tube from the transaxle fitting.
5. Disengage the clamp and remove the outlet fluid cooler tube from the combination fluid cooler.
6. Separate the outlet fluid cooler tube from the inlet fluid cooler tube and remove.
7. Disengage the clamp and remove the outlet fluid cooler tube from the combination fluid cooler.
8. Disengage the retaining clip.
9. Using the special tool, disconnect the outlet fluid cooler tube from the radiator fitting.
10. Remove the retaining clip from the inlet fluid cooler tube and transaxle fitting.
11. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert, then pull the inlet fluid cooler tube from the transaxle fitting.
12. Remove the inlet fluid cooler tube from the radiator support.
13. Disengage the retaining clip.
14. Using the special tool, disconnect the inlet fluid cooler tube from the radiator fitting.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Fill the transaxle to the specified level. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4F50N»(ref-212110) . Connect the fluid cooler tubes into the transaxle fitting until the plastic retainer engages the first tube bead. (A definite "click" should be heard.) Pull back on the line to verify full engagement. Connect the fluid cooler tubes into the radiator fitting until the retainer engages the first tube bead. (A definite "click" should be heard.) Pull back on the line to verify full engagement. Use new clamps, position within hose markings.