Q: How to Replace the Rear Transmission Oil Cooler Hose on Cadillac STS?
A: Starting the replacement of the rear transmission fluid cooler pipe requires the removal of the engine Oil Filter combined with both the left hand (LH) front wheel and the lh front splash shield retainers and finally removing the lh front splash shield. The transmission oil cooler quick connect tool (J 44827) should be used to disconnect front toc lines so they can be separated from rear toc lines. The next step requires removal of the rear transmission fluid cooler line to transmission retainer bolt then separation of the rear toc lines from their connection to the transmission along with discarding o-rings. Apply this technique when removing toc lines through the retainer bracket bolt position to reach both the retainer bracket rivets while handling each line separately. Remove the retainer bracket and toc lines from the vehicle by drilling out the bracket rivets. To install the system start by securing the toc lines to their position while installing the retainer bracket for later riveting to the toc lines. You should install the toc retainer bracket bolt and torque it to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). New o-rings should be installed on the rear toc lines before connecting them to the transmission followed by the rear toc line to transmission retainer bolt which needs tightening to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). After joining the front toc lines to the rear toc lines you must reinstall the lh front splash shield together with its retainers and front wheel and engine Oil Filter.
Q: How to replace the rear transmission oil cooler hose on all-wheel drive (AWD) on Cadillac SRX?
A: Prior to performing a replacement on the rear transmission fluid cooler pipe of all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles start by removing the engine Oil Filter. The first step includes removing the left-hand (LH) intermediate shaft bearing assembly. The front transmission oil cooler lines should be detached from rear toc lines through the use of transmission cooler quick connect tool j 44827. Unbolt the rear transmission outlet cooler (TOC) line to transmission retainer while disconnecting the rear toc lines from their position. Replace the o-rings before discarding them. When accessing the retainer bracket rivets the toc lines require individual removal and the toc retainer bracket bolt needs replacement after the lines are appropriately positioned. The replacement process begins by drilling out the rivets from the retainer bracket and subsequently removing both the bracket as well as the toc lines. Start installation by placing and riveting the retainer bracket to the toc lines before installation. Screw in the toc retainer bracket bolt until it reaches a torque value of 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Begin the installation of fresh o-rings to the rear toc lines followed by their connection to the transmission before tightening the rear toc line to transmission retainer bolt at 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The installation process ends with connecting the front toc lines to the rear toc lines followed by reinstallation of the lh intermediate shaft bearing assembly then engine Oil Filter installation.
Q: How to address issues with the Transmission Oil Cooler Hose on Cadillac XLR?
A: The procedure for replacing the rear transmission fluid cooler pipe begins with proper vehicle elevation along with suitable support. Cut away the reinforcement panels that relate to the floor and tunnel areas. It is essential to cap or plug the open transmission fluid cooler pipes immediately because the front toc lines connect to rear toc lines near the engine Starter motor. This sealing prevents structural contamination. Drain the transmission oil cooler pipes at their rear connections by removing both lines from the inlet and outlet fittings. Secure the drain points with caps or plugs. The transmission housing gets its toc block fitting bolt removed before rotating the block fitting to disconnect the upper toc pipe. The transmission releases the upper and lower toc pipes for capping or plumbing their ends. Start by removing the forward toc pipe bracket bolt after which you must detach the forward toc pipe bracket followed by the rear toc pipe bracket bolt and its bracket before taking out the toc pipes from the vehicle. Users must first secure both toc pipes in location and after that should install the rear toc pipe bracket using a torque of 12 nm (9 lb ft). Screw in the forward toc pipe bracket bolt to 12 nm (9 lb ft). First detach the caps from toc pipes and transmission fittings before connecting both upper and lower toc pipes to the transmission while turning the toc block fitting until the upper toc pipe secures properly. Screw the toc block fitting bolt to the transmission housing then tighten it to 25 nm (18 lb ft). The toc pipes require unincapsulation before running the front toc inlet and outlet lines through to the rear toc inlet and outlet lines. Replace the floor panel tunnel panel reinforcement while lowering the vehicle before checking the transmission fluid level with an addition of fluid when needed.