Transmission Cooling Line Fitting Access
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Transmission Cooling Line Fitting Access
What is the best way to get tools on the cooling line fittings at the transmission? The exhaust pipe, frame, and tranny are blocking access from underneath. I noticed what looks like an access hole right over the tranny. Is that a better way to reach them? I don't want to tear out the floor of the cab if it's not the way to go.
Also, is there a certain tool that will make it easier?
1993 Ranger XLT, 2WD, 3.0L, Auto, 75k miles. Parked near salt water, driven on salted roads.
Also, is there a certain tool that will make it easier?
1993 Ranger XLT, 2WD, 3.0L, Auto, 75k miles. Parked near salt water, driven on salted roads.
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I started to answer yesterday but we had a power outage...
When I worked at AAMCO, we would cut the lines using a tubing cutter and then splice them back using reinforced hose and clamps. That was for speed, but I dodn't recommend it to anyone.
The other way is to lower the rear crossmember supporting the tailhousing, thus gaining clearance between the floor and the upper transmission. When I did an A4LD, I used open end wrenches snaked behind the exhaust pipe to break the fittings free. Luckily there was no rust or corrosion on the fittings. Once free, I used my hand to remove the lines. Always start the fittings by hand.
If you remove the radiator fittings, do not unscrew them from the tank, but rather use the release tool so they can be pulled out without turning. Unscrewing the fittings can wear the internal O-ring causing it to leak.
tom
When I worked at AAMCO, we would cut the lines using a tubing cutter and then splice them back using reinforced hose and clamps. That was for speed, but I dodn't recommend it to anyone.
The other way is to lower the rear crossmember supporting the tailhousing, thus gaining clearance between the floor and the upper transmission. When I did an A4LD, I used open end wrenches snaked behind the exhaust pipe to break the fittings free. Luckily there was no rust or corrosion on the fittings. Once free, I used my hand to remove the lines. Always start the fittings by hand.
If you remove the radiator fittings, do not unscrew them from the tank, but rather use the release tool so they can be pulled out without turning. Unscrewing the fittings can wear the internal O-ring causing it to leak.
tom
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