Service Procedure

1. Open the hood and secure with prop rod.





2. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hose assembly bracket screw from the radiator fan support (Figure 1). Remove bracket from hose assembly.

3. Remove the transaxle cooler hoses from the transaxle cooler nipples (Figure 1).

4. Wipe all transmission fluid residue from transaxle cooler nipples and connect the provided hose assembly to the nipples using the supplied clamps (Figure 1).

5. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

6. Remove the two bolts and one screw securing the lower right engine compartment splash shield and pull the shield to the side.

7. Remove the two cooler hoses from the radiator cooler and discard the old hose assembly and clamps (Figure 1).

NOTE:
Use shop towel or drain pan to catch excess transmission fluid from hoses.

8. Wipe off transmission fluid residue from radiator cooler nipples and connect the provided cooler hose assembly to the cooler using the supplied clamps.





Caution:
Be sure to install the provided molded hose assembly on the proper cooler nipple as shown in Figure 2.

NOTE:
Position the cooler hose approximately one inch (25 mm) over the nipple. Locate the clamp 1/4" (5 mm) from the end of the hose (Figure 2).

9. Install the lower right engine compartment splash shield.

10. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

11. Secure the hose assembly to the radiator fan support with the bracket and screw which was removed in Step 2.





12. Start the engine and move the gearshift selector into every position to fill all hydraulic circuits with fluid. Check the transaxle fluid level with the transaxle in the NEUTRAL position. Add fluid as necessary, using Mopar ATF Plus (Type 7176) Mopar PN 4467721 or equivalent, until the level reaches the "COLD" range (Figure 3).

13. Run the engine until the transaxle reaches normal operating temperature.

14. Check the transaxle fluid level again with the transaxle in the NEUTRAL position. Add fluid as necessary, until the level reaches the 'HOT' range (Figure 3).

15. Check the hose routing to assure clearance with fan and make sure that there are no leaks.