Sierra 3500 Denali 4WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair
6L45/6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front grill assembly. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator
Grille Replacement (Chevrolet))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille
Replacement (GMC))Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille Replacement
(Chevrolet HD))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC
HD)).
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the auxiliary cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting
Disconnection and Connection (See: Fluid Line/Hose/Service and Repair/4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission/Transmission Fluid
Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection).
4. Remove the auxiliary oil cooler bolts (1) and push pins (2).
5. Remove the auxiliary oil cooler from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the auxiliary oil cooler to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
2. Install the bolts (1) and the push pins (2) that retain the auxiliary oil cooler to the radiator brace.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).
3. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the auxiliary cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting
Disconnection and Connection (See: Fluid Line/Hose/Service and Repair/4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission/Transmission Fluid
Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection).
4. Install the front grill assembly. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator
Grille Replacement (Chevrolet))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille
Replacement (GMC))Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet HD) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille Replacement
(Chevrolet HD))Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC HD) (See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC
HD)).