Removal

Removal

1. Raise vehicle on ramp.

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, I.E. SEVERE BURNS TO THE SKIN, ALLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

2. Remove rear exhaust silencer heatshield (see Workshop Manual procedure 02.06.AG Heatshield - Exhaust Muffler - Renew).
3. Release transaxle breather hose from oil cooler pipe.
4. Remove bolt and nuts (x2) that secure inlet hose brackets to body.
5. Collect pipe insulating washers (x2) and plain washer.

OBSERVE ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TRANSAXLE OIL.

Plug oil cooler connections to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

6. Loosen union and remove hose from oil cooler.
7. Loosen union and remove oil cooler hose from transaxle and collect hose.
8. Plug oil cooler and transaxle pipe connections.

Install

1. Clean hose connections and remove plugs.
2. Position hose, align brackets, install insulating washers and plain washer.
3. Install and tighten bolt and nuts (x2) to correct torque.

OBSERVE ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TRANSAXLE OIL.

4. Connect and tighten hose unions to correct torque.
5. Remove drain container.
6. Install transaxle breather hose clip to oil cooler pipe.
7. Install rear exhaust silencer heatshield (see Workshop Manual procedure 02.06.AG Heatshield - Exhaust Muffler - Renew).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.