Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
3 Speed Automatic
FLUSHING COOLERS AND TUBES
When a transaxle failure has contaminated the fluid, the oil cooler(s) must be flushed. The cooler bypass valve in the transaxle must be replaced also.
The torque converter must also be replaced with an exchange unit. This will ensure that metal particles or sludged oil are not later transferred back
into the reconditioned (or replaced) transaxle.
The recommended procedure for flushing the coolers and tubes is to use Tool 6906A Cooler Flusher.
WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA AND ANSI Z87.1-1968. WEAR
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL RUBBER GLOVES.
KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES, SPARKS, FLAMES, AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES AWAY FROM THE AREA TO PREVENT
THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS AND GASES. KEEP A CLASS (B) FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE AREA WHERE THE
FLUSHER WILL BE USED.
KEEP THE AREA WELL VENTILATED.
DO NOT LET FLUSHING SOLVENT COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES OR SKIN: IF EYE CONTAMINATION OCCURS,
FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH AFFECTED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
COOLER FLUSH USING TOOL 6906A
1. Remove cover plate filler plug on Tool 6906A. Fill reservoir 1/2 to 3/4 full of fresh flushing solution. Flushing solvents are petroleum based
solutions generally used to clean automatic transmission components. DO NOT use solvents containing acids, water, gasoline, or any other
corrosive liquids.
2. Reinstall filler plug on Tool 6906A.
3. Verify pump power switch is turned OFF. Connect red alligator clip to positive (+) battery post. Connect black (-) alligator clip to a good ground.
4. Disconnect the cooler lines at the transmission.
NOTE: When flushing transmission cooler and lines, ALWAYS reverse flush.
5. Connect the BLUE pressure line to the OUTLET (From) cooler line.
6. Connect the CLEAR return line to the INLET (To) cooler line
7. Turn pump ON for two to three minutes to flush cooler(s) and lines. Monitor pressure readings and clear return lines. Pressure readings should
stabilize below 20 psi. for vehicles equipped with a single cooler and 30 psi. for vehicles equipped with dual coolers. If flow is intermittent or
exceeds these pressures, replace cooler.
8. Turn pump OFF.
9. Disconnect CLEAR suction line from reservoir at cover plate. Disconnect CLEAR return line at cover plate, and place it in a drain pan.
10. Turn pump ON for 30 seconds to purge flushing solution from cooler and lines. Turn pump OFF.
11. Place CLEAR suction line into a one quart container of MOPAR ATF+4 (Type 9602) automatic transmission fluid.
12. Turn pump ON until all transmission fluid is removed from the one quart container and lines. This purges any residual cleaning solvent from the
transmission cooler and lines. Turn pump OFF.
13. Disconnect alligator clips from battery. Reconnect flusher lines to cover plate, and remove flushing adapters from cooler lines.
OIL PUMP VOLUME CHECK
After the new or repaired transmission has been installed, fill to the proper level with MOPAR ATF+4 (Type 9602) automatic transmission fluid. The
volume should be checked using the following procedure:
1. Disconnect the From cooler line at the transmission and place a collecting container under the disconnected line.
CAUTION: With the fluid set at the proper level, fluid collection should not exceed (1)quart or internal damage to the transmission may occur.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed, with the shift selector in neutral.
3. If fluid flow is intermittent or it takes more than 20 seconds to collect one quart of ATF+4, disconnect the To Cooler line at the transaxle.
4. Refill the transaxle to proper level and recheck pump volume.
5. If flow is found to be within acceptable limits, replace the cooler. Then fill transmission to the proper level, using MOPAR ATF+4 (Type 9602)
automatic transmission fluid.
6. If fluid flow is still found to be inadequate, check the line pressure using the Transaxle Hydraulic Pressure Test procedure.
