F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Automatic
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes-Automatic Transmission
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 only).
3. Remove bolts and the air deflector.
4. CAUTION: Install a new inline transmission fluid filter (XC3Z-7B155-BA) every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) and always as part of a transmission
overhaul or exchange. If the vehicle was not equipped with an inline fluid filter install a new inline transmission fluid filter kit (XC3Z-7Bl55-AA)
according to the instructions supplied with the kit as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange.
NOTE: The inline transmission fluid filter, if so equipped, is attached to the fluid cooler return tube. The fluid cooler return tube runs from the
oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler to the rear transmission cooler tube case fitting.
Remove, and discard the inline transmission fluid. filter, if so equipped.
5. If not done previously, carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test procedure.