A/T - Cooler Flushing
No: 44/02/99/NASRef:
Issue: 1
Date: 10/22/99
Transmission-Cooler Flushing Kit
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
All vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions
SITUATION:
CONTAMINATION OF REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION
When a transmission is replaced, it is possible that contaminants present in transmission lines and cooler as the result of mechanical failure, could damage the replacement transmission.
RESOLUTION:
FLUSH TRANSMISSION LINES AND COOLER
NOTE:
Use of the flushing kit will be authorized by the Technical HelpLine when an ATER authorization is made for vehicles covered by warranty.
To prevent premature failure of a replacement transmission, the lines and cooler must be flushed to remove any contaminants remaining from the damaged unit. A transmission cooler flushing kit has been developed, and should be used before installation of a replacement transmission required as the result of mechanical failure.
PARTS INFORMATION:
ERR3340 Land Rover oil filter (Not included in kit)
TOOLS
NOTE:
Transmission-Cooler flushing kit will be shipped directly from Kent-Moore. All questions concerning missing shipment and damaged tools should be directed to the Kent-Moore Helpdesk.
LRA-44-001 Transmission Flushing Kit
^ Oil filter-mounting base Qty. 1
^ Rubber hose Qty. 2
^ Adapter fitting male Qty. 1
^ Adapter fitting female Qty. 1
^ "S" hooks Qty. 2
^ Chain Qty. 1
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
44.24.50/01 Time 0.40 hrs.
Flush transmission lines and cooler
FAULT CODE: K
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
FLUSH TRANSMISSION LINES AND COOLER
NOTE:
When installing replacement transmission, do not connect cooler return line. This line attaches to the inlet port on the bottom of the transmission and will be used as the location for the flushing filter.
1. Refer to WSM and install new transmission.
2. Verify that transmission is in park.
3. Set the parking brake.
CAUTION:
The flushing tool oil filter must be replaced each time the flusher is used.
4. If the old filter or filter gasket is present, remove from the adapter mounting base.
5. Lubricate the new oil filter gasket with clean transmission fluid.
6. Install the new oil filter on the filter-mounting base.
7. Determine inlet side of filter mount by locating inlet arrow. (Figure 1)
8. Connect cooler/transmission line to rubber inlet hose on transmission-flusher-filter-mounting base. (Figure 1)
9. Connect the outlet hose from the transmission-flusher-filter-mounting base to the transmission inlet. (Figure 2)
10. Secure filter/hose assembly to the chassis using chain and hooks provided with kit.
11. Verify that the rubber hoses are routed away from moving parts and exhaust components.
12. Refer to WSM and fill transmission with approved ATF.
13. Verify that handbrake is set and transmission is in park.
14. Start engine and check for leaks at all flusher fittings.
15. Apply foot brake.
16. Move gear selector lever though all gear positions.
17. Place gear selector in "P" (Park).
18. Let the engine idle for four minutes.
19. Turn off engine.
20. Disconnect the flusher assembly and all related hoses.
21. Install new O-rings onto transmission cooler pipe.
22. Install cooler pipe and torque fitting to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
23. Refer to WSM and check transmission fluid level.
24. Discard used oil filter in accordance with local regulations.
25. Wipe off filter base and hoses and store in plastic case.