S-Type (X200) V6-3.0L (2000)
Transmission Cooler: Customer Interest
A/T - Cooler Hose Fluid Leaks
S307-05
S-TYPE
DATE 02/01
MODEL
2000 MY
S-TYPE
VIN
L00001-L59400
Transmission Fluid Leaks - Cooler Hoses - Install Additional Hose Clamp
Issue:
In the event of customer complaints of fluid leaking from the transmission cooler pipes, a service fix has been implemented to cure the concern.
Action:
Vehicles within the above VIN range were produced with only one hose clamp fitted to the transmission cooler pipes, and may under certain operating
conditions leak transmission fluid. The following Workshop Procedure can be followed to remedy the concern:
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1.
Raise vehicle on twin-post lift.
2.
Remove radiator splash guard. (See Workshop Manual - JTIS CD ROM, Section 303-03 SRO 26.40.01 (steps 6 and 7.)
3.
Loosen hose clamps on transmission cooler pipes (rubber to metal pipe connection).
4.
Reposition hose clamps to end of rubber hose (Illustration 1).
5.
Fully tighten hose clamps to 5 Nm.
Note:
Ensure worm drive does not chafe rubber hose.
6.
Completely open new hose clamps and place around hoses.