F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Transmission Cooler: Procedures
4R70E/4R75E
Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning
NOTICE: Use only fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of
these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
NOTE: Transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning will be performed using the Transmission Heated Cooler Line Flusher or equivalent.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the machine. Test the equipment to make sure that a vigorous fluid flow is present before
proceeding.
NOTE: The in-line transmission fluid thermal by-pass valve must be removed prior to flushing out the transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid
cooler lines.
NOTE: If equipped, remove and discard the transmission fluid in-line filter.
1. Check and top off fluid level of the Transmission Heated Cooler Line Flusher tank with transmission.
2. Allow the fluid in the Transmission Heated Cooler Line Flusher 15-30 minutes to heat up to 60°C (140°F) before using.
3. Install the line adapters into the transmission.
4. Attached the Transmission Heated Cooler Line Flusher red line to the transmission fluid cooler pressure line quick disconnect fitting.
5. Attach the Transmission Heated Cooler Line Flusher blue line to the transmission fluid cooler return line quick disconnect fitting.
6. Follow the equipment instructions to purge the cooler lines and cooler prior to starting the flushing procedure.
7. Allow the cooling system to backflush for 10-15 minutes, then flush the cooler in a normal flow direction for an additional 10-15 minutes.
6R80
Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning
