OEM 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line on 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The automatic transmission oil cooler pipes must receive only double-wrapped and brazed steel pipe products that follow gm specification 123m or an equivalent standard with double-flare pipes. Start by raising the vehicle above the floor while supporting it and place a drain pan under it. First detach transaxle oil cooler hoses from the pipes before removing their fittings at the radiator and finally untightening the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt. Detach the transaxle oil cooler pipes as the next step. Correct thread engagement at each step of installation protects against leaks that occur with cross-threaded connections. The transaxle oil cooler pipes require installation together with the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt which needs to be tightened to 4 nm (27 inch lbs.). After attaching the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings to the radiator use 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.) torque followed by connecting the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the pipes. Set the vehicle at the proper height while monitoring the transmission fluid amount to prevent overfilling since excessive fluid leads to both foaming and shift complaints and hurts transaxle health. Finish your checks by evaluating the restoration work quality while conducting a search for fluid leakages.