Dodge Journey: Transmission

COOLER, TRANSMISSION OIL

Description

Cooling
Fig. 128: TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

  1. - Air Conditioning Condenser/Transmission Oil Cooler
  2. - Transmission Cooler Outlet
  3. - Transmission Cooler Inlet
  4. - Air Conditioning Condenser Portion
  5. - Transmission Cooler Portion

An external oil-to-air type automatic transmission oil cooler is mounted to the front of the radiator and is integral to the A/C condenser. The six upper tubes are used for transaxle oil cooling, and the remaining tubes below are for the A/C system.

The cooler uses tubes and rubber hoses to feed oil to and from the automatic transaxle. The replaceable inlet and outlet tubes use quick-connect type fittings. The trans oil cooler is replaced with the A/C condenser.

Operation

The oil flows from the transmission to the oil-to-air cooler. Heat is then transferred into the air.

Removal

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

1. The transmission oil cooler is integral to the A/C condenser. To remove the AC condenser assembly.

Cleaning

Check the AC condenser for debris on the cooling fin surfaces. Clean as necessary.

Inspection

Inspect all hoses, tubes, clamps and connections for leaks, cracks, or damage. Replace as necessary. Use only approved transmission oil cooler hoses that are molded to fit the space available.

Installation

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

1. The transmission oil cooler is integral to the A/C condenser. To install the AC condenser assembly.

TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

Standard Procedure

QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

DISCONNECT

Cooling
Fig. 129: OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING - DISASSEMBLY

  1. - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
  2. - DUST CAP
  3. - OIL COOLER LINE
  4. - SPECIAL TOOL 8875A

1. Remove the dust cap by pulling it straight back off of the quick connect fitting (1).

2. Place the properly sized release tool (4) onto the transmission cooler line with the fingers of the tool facing the quick connect fitting.

3. Slide the release tool down the transmission line and engage the fingers of the tool into the retaining clip.

When properly engaged in the clip, the tool will fit flush against the quick connect fitting.

4. Rotate the release tool 60º to expand the retaining clip.

5. While holding the release tool against the quick connect fitting, pull back on the transmission cooler line to remove it.

6. If thequick connect fitting is damaged or leaking at the transmission oil cooler or transmission, remove the fitting.

CONNECT

Cooling
Fig. 130: OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING - ASSEMBLY

  1. - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
  2. - CLIP
  3. - OIL COOLER LINE
  4. - DUST CAP

1. If removed, install the quick connect fitting into the transmission oil cooler or the transmission. Tighten the fitting to 15 N.m (132 in. lbs.).

2. Align the cooler line (3) with the quick connect fitting while pushing straight into the fitting.

3. Push in on the transmission cooler line until a clicks heard or felt.

4. Slide the dust cap (4) down the transmission cooler line and snap it over the quick connect fitting until it is fully seated and rotates freely. The dust cap will only snap over the quick connect fitting when the transmission cooler line is properly installed.

NOTE: If the dust cap will not snap into place, repeat step 2.

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