Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 299

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (Continued)
Fig. 5 Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler -
Removal/Installation 2.4L Turbo
1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
2 - ATTACHING SCREWS
3 - HOSE FITTINGS
INSPECTION
Inspect all hoses, tubes, clamps and connections for
leaks, cracks, or damage. Replace as necessary. Use
only approved transmission oil cooler hoses that are
molded to fit the space available.
Inspect external coolers for leaks, loose mounts, or
damage. Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Non - Turbo
(1) Install transmission oil cooler and tighten
screws to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.) (Fig. 3).
NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed
from the rolled-groove type fittings at the cooler
and transaxle, damage to the inner wall of hose will
occur. To prevent potential leakage, the cooler
hoses and clamps must be replaced.
(2) Replace automatic transmission cooler hoses
and clamps.
(3) Connect hoses to cooler (Fig. 3). Tighten hose
clamps to 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.).
(4) Install front fascia (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - INSTAL-
LATION).
(5) Start engine and check transmission fluid level.
Adjust level as necessary.
Turbo
NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed
from the rolled-groove type fittings at the cooler
and transaxle, damage to the inner wall of hose will
occur. To prevent potential leakage, the cooler
hoses and clamps must be replaced.
(1) Replace automatic transmission cooler hoses
and clamps.
(2) Connect hoses to cooler. Tighten hose clamps to
2 N·m (18 in. lbs.).
(3) Install transmission oil cooler and tighten
screws to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.) (Fig. 5).
(4) Install radiator closure panel center brace (Fig.
4).
(5) Install upper radiator closure panel (Refer to
23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
- INSTALLATION) (Fig. 4).
(6) Install grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Start engine and check transmission fluid level.
Adjust level as necessary.
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