Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2)

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) Single Use Fasteners and Components Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal [6x] Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal Removal Procedure

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 1

1. Remove the air conditioning condenser, engine cooler fan and radiator as an assembly (1). Charge Air Cooler, Condenser, Fan Motor, and Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 2

2. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 3

3. {witthout RC1} Remove the underbody skid shield: 3.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 3.2. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 4

Note

The proper position of the underbody skid shield is between the underbody splash shield and the front frame.

4. {with RC1} Remove the underbody skid shield: 4.1. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Remove [2x] 4.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [2x] 4.3. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 5

Note

Support the front stabilizer shaft.

5. Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
6. Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) » Remove [2x]
7. Front Stabilizer Shaft (3) » Reposition

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 6

8. Mark a reference point between the front axle propeller shaft (1) and the front differential drive pinion gear yoke.
9. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Bolt (2) » Remove [6x]
10. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) » Remove [3x]

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 7

11. Front Axle Propeller Shaft (1) » Reposition

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 8

12. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
13. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Remove [2x]
14. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (2) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 9

15. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1) » Reposition
16. Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (2) » Remove and DISCARD
17. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (3) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 10

18. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Remove
19. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (2) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 11

20. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 12

21. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1) » Reposition
22. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (2) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 13

23. Remove the upper section of the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) from the front of vehicle.
24. Remove the lower section of the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) with bypass from the bottom of vehicle. Installation Procedure

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 14

Note

The new transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe may need to be separated before installation.

1. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Remove

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 15

2. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1) » Separate

3. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (2) » Remove and DISCARD [2x]

4. Install the lower section of the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) with bypass from the bottom of vehicle.

5. Install the upper section of the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) from the front of vehicle.

6. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (2) » Install NEW [2x]

7. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

8. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

9. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

10. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1) » Install

11. Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (2) » Install NEW

12. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal (3) » Install NEW [2x]

13. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

14. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

15. Clean the residue from the threaded holes of the front differential drive pinion gear yoke with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.

16. Remove the drain pan.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LM2) — figure 16

17. Front Axle Propeller Shaft (3) » Install

18. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 18.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 18.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 18.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 18.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

19. Align the reference marks made between the front axle propeller shaft (1) and the front differential drive pinion gear yoke.

20. Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) » Install [3x]

21. Install the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (2) and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications

Note

Support the front stabilizer shaft.

22. Front Stabilizer Shaft (3) » Install
23. Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) » Install [2x]
24. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 24.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 24.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 24.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 24.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
25. Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

The proper position of the underbody skid shield is between the underbody splash shield and the front frame.

26. {with RC1} Install the underbody skid shield: 26.1. Underbody Skid Shield (3) » Install 26.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications 26.3. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

27. {wwthout RC1} Install the underbody skid shield: 27.1. Underbody Skid Shield (2) » Install 27.2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

28. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

29. Install the air conditioning condenser, engine cooler fan and radiator as an assembly (1). Charge Air Cooler, Condenser, Fan Motor, and Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation

30. Check the transmission fluid level. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check

31. Inspect for Leaks