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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol - Transmission Cooling

Diagnosis and Testing

For additional information, refer to the relevant workshop manual section.

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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol - Transmission Fluid Cooler
Removal and Installation

Removal
• NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler is part of the radiator assembly and cannot be serviced separately.

1. Remove the radiator.

For additional information, refer to: Radiator (303-03B Engine
Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

Installation
1. Install the radiator.
For additional information, refer to: Radiator (303-03B Engine
Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol - Transmission Cooling
Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING - 4.4L V8 NATURALLY ASPIRATED

The transmission fluid cooler is an integral part of the engine cooling radiator. The transmission is connected to the fluid cooler via
flexible hoses and metal pipes.

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Item Part Number Description
1 - Transmission cooler (within radiator)
2 - Return pipe (To transmission)
3 - Feed pipe (From transmission)
The transmission cooler is integrated into the left hand end tank of the engine cooling radiator. The transmission fluid is cooled by
the temperature differential between the transmission fluid and the engine coolant and also by airflow over cooling fins on the end
tank.

Fluid is supplied from the transmission fluid pump into the lower connection of the cooler. After passing through the cooler, the
fluid passes out of the upper connection and is returned to the transmission fluid pan.
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Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - V8 4.4L Petrol - Transmission Fluid Cooler
Tubes
Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery
and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
2. Remove the LH headlamp assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01
Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
3. Reposition the coolant expansion tank.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Release the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.

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4. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components,
ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean.
Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

• NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

Release the transmission fluid cooler hose.

Position container to collect fluid loss.

Release the clip.

Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.

5. Raise and support the vehicle.

6. Remove the exhaust system.
For additional information, refer to: Exhaust System (309-00A
Exhaust System - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the front LH splash shield.

Remove the 4 clips.

8. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components,

ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean.
Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

• NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

Release the transmission fluid cooler hose.

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Position container to collect fluid loss.

Release the clip.

Install blanking caps to the exposed ports.

9. Release the transmission fluid cooler pipe bracket.

Remove the bolt.

10. CAUTIONS:

Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure

the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open
connections to prevent contamination.

Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.

• NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

Remove the fluid cooler hoses.

Position a container to collect spillage.

Remove the bolt.

 11. Remove and discard both O-ring seals.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Install the transmission cooler hoses.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm.

3. Connect the oil cooler hoses.

Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm.

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4. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.
For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Level
Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L
Petrol, General Procedures).