Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
NOTICE: Excessive residual moisture can cause corrosion in the oil cooler or cooler lines and can damage the transmission. If steps 9-15 cannot
be completed at this time, rinse the oil cooler and cooler lines with transmission fluid. Complete steps 9-15 after reinstallation of the transmission.
11. Continue drying out the system if moisture is visibly exiting from the oil cooler line discharge hose. Use an air chuck clip in order to secure the air
chuck onto the air valve for ease of operation.
12. Connect the cooler feed line to the transmission bottom connector.
13. Attach the discharge hose to the cooler return line (top connector), if not already connected.
14. Place the other end of the discharge hose into an appropriate drain container.
15. Fill the transmission with automatic transmission fluid.
16. Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds.
The procedure mentioned above will ensure the following:
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Removal of any residual moisture from the oil cooler and cooler lines
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Protection of all components from corrosion
17. Check the flow rate through the cooler. A minimum of 2.0 L (2 quarts) must be obtained during this 30 second run.
18. Check the fluid flow out of the transmission if fluid flow is insufficient by using the following procedure:
18.1.
Disconnect the oil cooler feed line at the radiator
18.2.
Restart the engine
19. Perform the following procedures according to the flow rate:
19.1.
Inspect the oil cooler pipes and fittings for restrictions or leaks.
19.2.
Repeat the check of fluid flow out of the return line.
19.3.
Replace the oil cooler if the flow is still inhibited.
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Inspect the transmission for the cause of insufficient feed flow.
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For sufficient feed flow, perform the following:
20. Remove the discharge hose.
21. Reconnect the cooler return line to the transmission.
22. Refill the transmission with fluid to the proper level.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
The tools should be cleaned after every third use.
1. Disconnect the water supply hose from the tool.
2. Bleed the air pressure from the can.
3. Remove the fill cap.
4. Return any unused solution to the container.
5. Rinse the can out with water. Do not store the tool with the solution in the tank.
6. Loosen the large coupling nut in order to remove the plumbing from the tank.
7. Remove the screen from the plumbing.
8. Wash the screen with water.
9. Remove any material in the solution orifice by using the cleaning pin.
The orifice is located in the plumbing below the screen.
10. Reconnect the plumbing.
11. Fill half of the can with water.
12. Secure the fill cap.
13. Pressurize the can to 550 - 700 kPa (80 - 100 psi).
14. Aim the tool into the 5 gallon pail or floor drain.
15. Depress the trigger for 30 seconds in order to allow the water from the can to flow through the solution orifice. This will ensure proper cleaning.
16. Bleed the air pressure from the can.
17. Remove the fill cap.
18. Empty the can.
19. Reconnect the fill cap to the flushing tool.
