F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
Transmission Cooler: Description and Operation
Transmission Cooling
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission fluid cooling system consists of-
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an in-tank fluid cooler inlet tube
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a non-repairable in-tank transmission fluid cooler
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an in-tank fluid cooler outlet tube
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an oil-to-air (OTA) fluid cooler inlet/outlet hose assembly for the 4RI00 transmission
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separate fluid cooler hoses for the TorqShift transmission
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an OTA transmission fluid cooler
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a fluid cooler return tube
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hose clamps
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a remote mount fluid filter and bracket for the TorqShift transmission
The transmission fluid flows from the transmission front fitting, to the in-tank transmission fluid cooler, to the OTA transmission fluid cooler, and
returns to the transmission rear fitting.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA transmission fluid cooler. Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler as part of a
transmission overhaul or exchange. Failure to follow these directions can result in transmission damage.
For fluid cooler flow testing, and backflushing and cleaning procedures.