General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (Canada CXT-5-LM12) | MERCON V |
| Fluid Filters | |
| Inline Transmission Fluid Filter Kit | XC3Z-7B155-AA |
| Inline Transmission Fluid Filter | XC3Z-7B155-BA |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
| Description | N.m |
|---|---|
| Bolt retaining the transmission fluid cooler to the radiator | 10 |
| Nut retaining the fluid cooler tube bracket to the stud (V8 engine) | 18 |
| Nut retaining the fluid cooler tube bracket to the stud (V6 engine) 10 | 10 |
| Nut retaining the fluid cooler tube to the transmission | 35 |
| Hose clamp retaining the transmission fluid cooler hose to the transmission fluid cooler tube | 5 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The transmission fluid cooler is an oil-to-air (OTA) fluid cooler. The fluid cooler is mounted between the radiator and the A/C condenser.
- When the transmission fluid is cold and the thermostatic valve is closed, the transmission fluid does not circulate through the fluid cooler.
- As the transmission fluid temperature increases, the thermostatic bypass valve opens and allows the transmission fluid to circulate through the fluid cooler.
| CAUTION | Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new parts, the transmission fluid cooler must be replaced and the transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. |
Note. Cleaning and backflushing the transmission fluid cooling system, along with normal cleaning and inspection procedures during disassembly and reassembly, will keep contamination from reentering the transmission and causing a repeat repair.
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material, or band material may have been carried into the torque converter and transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission troubles and must be removed from the system before the transmission is put back in use.