F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Transmission Cooler: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP UNDER ANY CONDITIONS WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM OR
ENGINE. TO AVOID HAVING SCALDING HOT COOLANT OR STEAM BLOW OUT OF THE RADIATOR, USE EXTREME CARE
WHEN REMOVING THE RADIATOR CAP FROM A HOT RADIATOR. WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED, THEN WRAP A
THICK CLOTH AROUND THE RADIATOR CAP AND TURN IT SLOWLY TO THE FIRST STOP. STEP BACK WHILE THE
PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN YOU ARE CERTAIN ALL THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN
RELEASED, PRESS DOWN ON THE RADIATOR CAP (WITH A CLOTH), TURN AND REMOVE.
Check for fluid leakage. If fluid leakage is found at any of the transmission fluid cooling components, the component must be replaced.
