Q: How to Address Issues with the Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line on a Ford Mustang?
A: A hoist operation with the vehicle positioned in NEUTRAL gear will allow transmission fluid cooler tube service and repair. The engine requires removal of the fluid cooler tube bracket and a back up wrench will stabilize the case fitting during transmission fluid cooler tube removal. You should begin by removing the clamps from the fluid cooler line hose at its attachment points on the fluid cooler line tubes before taking out the fluid cooler tubes. New clamps allow the installer to secure fluid cooler hoses onto fluid cooler tubes before using a back up wrench on the case fitting to properly position fluid cooler tubes at the transmission while tightening them to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine by tightening it to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Complete the fluid filling process for the transmission before checking operation functionality.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line for the 2.3L and 3.0L Engines on Ford Ranger?
A: Start hose and fluid line servicing and repairing procedures for 2.3L and 3.0L engines by using a hoisted vehicle. First disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube from the radiator followed by removal of both the fluid cooler inlet tube and fluid cooler tube from the transmission. Severe the components consisting of transmission fluid cooler line clip and the fluid cooler inlet tube and fluid cooler tube by removing them from the engine. Place the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube in position after which you should install the transmission fluid cooler line clip onto the engine. To finish installation connect the fluid cooler inlet tube along with the fluid cooler tube first to the transmission and lastly to the radiator.