Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
6. Disconnect the front transaxle fluid cooler hose from the transaxle case.
Note
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Do not remove the steel tube from the converter housing.
7. Disconnect the transaxle fluid cooler hoses from the transaxle fluid combo cooler and discard the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.
8. Remove the 2 bolts from the lower LH side of the main control cover.
Installation
Caution
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The transaxle fluid cooler bypass valve (CBV) is flow directional. The CBV must be installed with the end cap facing up. If not installed
correctly, internal damage to the transaxle will result.
Note
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The transaxle fluid CBV cannot be successfully cleaned by back flushing, flushing or disassembly. For vehicles that are equipped with this cold
weather bypass valve, a new valve should be installed whenever the transaxle is being overhauled.
1. Install the 2 studs to the lower LH side of the main control cover.
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Tighten to 13 N-m (1.3 kgf-m, 10 ft-lbf).
2. Position the CBV onto the studs and loosely install the 2 nuts.
3. Install the transaxle fluid cooler tube into the case fitting near the pump.
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Tighten to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf).
4. Tighten the 2 CBV retaining nuts.
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Tighten to 11 N-m (1.1 kgf-m, 8 ft-lbf).
5. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket onto the pump and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
6. Install the transaxle fluid cooler hose onto the converter housing tube. Pull the red clip off the constant tension clamp to activate the clamp.
7. Install the fluid cooler hose on the CBV and install the clamp.
8. Install the transaxle fluid cooler hose onto the combo fluid cooler lower fitting. Pull the red clip off the constant tension clamp to activate the
clamp.
9. Install the transaxle fluid cooler hose onto the upper fitting of the CBV- Install the other end of the hose to the upper combo cooler tube. Pull the
red clip off the constant tension clamps to activate the clamp.
10. Start the vehicle and check the transaxle fluid level.
