Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid
loss.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (See: ) .
4. Remove the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) from the transaxle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Important: The correct thread engagement is critical. Crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.
1. Install the transaxle oil cooler fittings (28, 29) to the transaxle.
Tighten the fittings to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
2. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle oil cooler fittings. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (See: ) .
3. Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Transmission Overfill Notice .
4. Adjust the fluid level.
5. Inspect for fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Fluid Leak
Diagnosis) .
6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
