OEM 2005 Cadillac STS Transmission Oil Cooler Hose

2005 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear transmission oil cooler hose on those with all-wheel drive (AWD) on 2005 Cadillac STS?

  A: The replacement process of the rear transmission fluid cooler pipe begins with removing both the engine Oil Filter and the left hand (LH) intermediate shaft bearing assembly. The front transmission oil cooler lines get detached from the rear toc lines through a quick connect method (J44827). Afterwarddisconnect the rear toc line to transmission retainer bolt before cutting the rear toc lines from the transmission. Remove the o-rings while discarding them and also remove the toc retainer bracket bolt. Accomplish the drilling procedure on the retainer bracket rivets while controlling the individual toc line removal to finalize the removal of the retainer bracket coupled with the toc lines. Installation commences by attaching the toc lines to their respective bracket then securely positioning the retainer bracket onto the lines before riveting all components. At first install the toc retainer bracket bolt with a torque of 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) and after that install new o-rings to the rear toc lines before connecting them to the transmission. After tightening the rear toc line to transmission retainer bolt to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) you must connect the front toc lines to the rear lines before putting back the lh intermediate shaft bearing assembly and ending with the engine Oil Filter installation.