RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2001)
Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair
Flushing Coolers and Tubes
With Radiator In-Tank Transmission Oil Cooler
FLUSHING COOLERS AND TUBES WITH RADIATOR IN-TANK TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
When a transmission failure has contaminated the fluid, the oil cooler(s) must be flushed. The torque converter must also be replaced. This will insure
that metal particles or sludged oil are not later transferred back into the reconditioned (or replaced) transmission.
The only recommended procedure for flushing coolers and lines is to use Tool 6906B Cooler Flusher.
WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA AND ANSI Z87.11968. WEAR
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL RUBBER GLOVES. KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES, SPARKS, FLAMES, AND OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES AWAY FROM THE AREA TO PREVENT THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS AND GASES. KEEP A CLASS (B)
FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE AREA WHERE THE FLUSHER WILL BE USED.
KEEP THE AREA WELL VENTILATED.
DO NOT LET FLUSHING SOLVENT COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN: IF EYE CONTAMINATION OCCURS,
FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH AFFECTED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
1. Remove cover plate filler plug on Tool 6906B. Fill reservoir 1/2 to 3/4 full of fresh flushing solution. Flushing solvents are petroleum based
solutions generally used to clean automatic transmission components. DO NOT use solvents containing acids, water, gasoline, or any other
corrosive liquids.
2. Reinstall filler plug on Tool 6906B.
3. Verify pump power switch is turned OFF. Connect red alligator clip to positive (+) battery post. Connect black (-) alligator clip to a good ground.
4. Disconnect the cooler lines at the transmission.
NOTE: When flushing transmission cooler and lines, ALWAYS reverse flush.
NOTE: The converter drainback valve must be removed and an appropriate replacement hose installed to bridge the space between the
transmission cooler line and the cooler fitting. Failure to remove the drainback valve will prevent reverse flushing the system. A suitable
replacement hose can be found in the adapter kit supplied with the flushing tool.
5. Connect the BLUE pressure line to the OUTLET (from) cooler line.
6. Connect the CLEAR return line to the INLET (to) cooler line
7. Turn pump ON for two to three minutes to flush cooler(s) and lines.
8. Turn pump OFF.
9. Disconnect CLEAR suction line from reservoir at cover plate. Disconnect CLEAR return line at cover plate, and place it in a drain pan.
10. Turn pump ON for 30 seconds to purge flushing solution from cooler and lines. Turn pump OFF.
11. Place CLEAR suction line into a one quart container of Mopar ATF +4, type 9602, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
12. Turn pump ON until all transmission fluid is removed from the one quart container and lines. This purges any residual cleaning solvent from the
transmission cooler and lines. Turn pump OFF.
13. Disconnect alligator clips from battery. Reconnect flusher lines to cover plate, and remove flushing adapters from cooler lines.
Without Radiator In-Tank Transmission Oil Cooler
FLUSHING COOLER AND TUBES WITHOUT RADIATOR IN-TANK TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
When a transmission failure has contaminated the fluid, the oil cooler(s) must be flushed. The torque converter must also be replaced. This will insure
that metal particles or sludged oil are not later transferred back into the reconditioned (or replaced) transmission.
1. Remove cover plate filler plug on Tool 6906B. Fill reservoir 1/2 to 3/4 full of fresh flushing solution. Flushing solvents are petroleum based
solutions generally used to clean automatic transmission components. DO NOT use solvents containing acids, water, gasoline, or any other
corrosive liquids.
2. Reinstall filler plug on Tool 6906B.
3. Verify pump power switch is turned OFF. Connect red alligator clip to positive (+) battery post. Connect black (-) alligator clip to a good ground.
4. Disconnect the cooler lines at the transmission.
NOTE: When flushing transmission cooler and lines, ALWAYS reverse flush.
NOTE: The converter drainback valve must be removed and an appropriate replacement hose installed to bridge the space between the
transmission cooler line and the cooler fitting. Failure to remove the drainback valve will prevent reverse flushing the system. A suitable
replacement hose can be found in the adapter kit supplied with the flushing tool.
5. Connect the BLUE pressure line to the OUTLET (from) cooler line.
6. Connect the CLEAR return line to the INLET (to) cooler line
7. Remove the transmission oil cooler from the vehicle.
8. Remove the transmission oil cooler thermostat.
9. Reinstall the thermostat cover onto the oil cooler and install the snap ring.
