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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement - Rear Rear Wheel Drive

Tools Required

    • J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 44827 Transmission Cooler Quick Disconnect

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine Mechanical -- 4.6L.

  2. Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  3. Remove the LH front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the LH front splash shield retainers.
  5. Remove the LH front splash shield.
  6. Using the J 44827 , disconnect the front TOC lines from the rear TOC lines.

  7. Object Number: 1334984  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear TOC line to transmission retainer bolt.
  9. Disconnect the rear TOC lines from the transmission.
  10. Remove and discard the O-rings.
  11. Remove the TOC retainer bracket bolt.

  12. Object Number: 1334983  Size: SH

    Important: Reposition the TOC lines to gain access to the retainer bracket rivets.

    The TOC lines must be removed individually.

  13. Dill out the retainer bracket rivets.
  14. Remove the retainer bracket.
  15. Remove the TOC lines.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the TOC lines.
  2. Install the retainer bracket.
  3. Install the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.
  4. Rivet the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1334983  Size: SH
  6. Install the TOC retainer bracket bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install new O-rings to the rear TOC lines.
  9. Connect the rear TOC lines to the transmission.

  10. Object Number: 1334984  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear TOC line to transmission retainer bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  13. Connect the front TOC lines to the rear TOC lines.
  14. Install the LH front splash shield.
  15. Install the LH front splash shield retainers.

  16. Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  17. Install the LH front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  18. Install the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine Mechanical -- 4.6L.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement - Rear All Wheel Drive

Tools Required

    • J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 44827 Transmission Cooler Quick Disconnect

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine Mechanical -- 4.6L.
  2. Remove the LH intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

  3. Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 44827 , disconnect the front TOC lines from the rear TOC lines.

  5. Object Number: 1334984  Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear TOC line to transmission retainer bolt.
  7. Disconnect the rear TOC lines from the transmission.
  8. Remove and discard the O-rings.
  9. Remove the TOC retainer bracket bolt.

  10. Object Number: 1334983  Size: SH

    Important: Reposition the TOC lines to gain access to the retainer bracket rivets.

    The TOC lines must be removed individually.

  11. Dill out the retainer bracket rivets.
  12. Remove the retainer bracket.
  13. Remove the TOC lines.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the TOC lines.
  2. Install the retainer bracket.
  3. Install the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.
  4. Rivet the retainer bracket to the TOC lines.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1334983  Size: SH
  6. Install the TOC retainer bracket bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install new O-rings to the rear TOC lines.
  9. Connect the rear TOC lines to the transmission.

  10. Object Number: 1334984  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear TOC line to transmission retainer bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1351420  Size: SH
  13. Connect the front TOC lines to the rear TOC lines.
  14. Install the LH intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.
  15. Install the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine Mechanical -- 4.6L.