2500 4x4 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # 211596
Date: 961108
A/T - Quick Connect Removal & Reconnect Procedure
NO: 21-15-96
GROUP: Transmissions
DATE: Nov. 8, 1996
SUBJECT:
Quick Connect Removal & Reconnect Procedure
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-02-95, DATED MAR. 31, 1995, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1995 BOUND COPY OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS (PUBLICATION NO.
81-699-96084). THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF THE 1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEARS. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 - **1997**
(AB)
Ram Van/Wagon
1995 - **1997**
(AN)
Dakota
1995 - **1997**
(BR)
Ram Truck
1995 - **1996**
(XJ)
Cherokee
1995
(YJ)
Wrangler
1995 - **1997**
(ZJ)
Grand Cherokee
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WITH 3/8" COOLER LINE (ALL
EXCEPT BR DIESEL & V-10) BUILT AFTER 1/20/95 (MDH 01-20-XX), AND WITH 1/2" COOLER LINE (BR DIESEL & V-10) BUILT
AFTER 3/20/95 (MDH 03-20-95).
DISCUSSION:
Automatic transmission equipped vehicles now include quick connector fittings in the transmission cooler lines. If the transmission requires service, the
connectors can be disconnected using either of the following two procedures. Proper reconnect procedures are also provided.
**NOTE:
SOME 1997 VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNAL RETAINER TABS. THESE VEHICLES MUST USE THE TOOL
REMOVAL PROCEDURE TO DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES.**
POLICY: Information Only
Removal Procedure
This bulletin outlines the two methods of disconnecting the quick connectors on automatic transmission cooler lines, and provides the proper reconnect
procedures.
1.
Use a rag or soft brush to wipe the external surface of the connector and male line to remove loose dirt and road salt. Twist connector around the
line or flush the joint with a mild soap penetrant such as Mopar General Purpose Lube MP-50 (P/N 4549626), to remove stubborn crusted
contaminants.
2.
Use an air nozzle to blow out accumulated dirt and road salt from the retainer area of the connector.
Hand Removal Procedure