C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler Line Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. For vehicles with the 8.1 L Engine, remove the retainer clips and brackets that secure the transmission cooler lines to the engine.
3. For vehicles with the Turbo Diesel, remove the retainer clips and brackets that secure the transmission cooler lines to the engine.
4. Disconnect the oil cooler pipe from the connector at the radiator.
Important: Perform the following procedures when removing the retaining ring and cooler line from the quick connect fitting on the transmission.
5. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the cooler line about two inches.
6. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting
until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
