Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Transmission Cooler: Procedures
Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning
NOTE: Transmission fluid cooler backflushing will be carried out using the special tool. Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the
machine. Test the equipment to make sure that a vigorous fluid flow is present before proceeding.
1. Check and top off fluid level of the special tool tank with transmission fluid.
2. Allow the fluid in the flusher 15-30 minutes to heat up to 60° C (140° F) before using.
3. Install the line adapters into the transmission cooler lines.
4. NOTE: The FRONT transaxle cooler line on the thermal bypass valve is the cooler pressure line.
Attach the flusher's red line to the transmission fluid cooler pressure line quick disconnect fitting.
5. Attach the flusher's blue line to the transmission fluid cooler return line quick disconnect fitting.
6. Follow the equipment instructions to purge the cooler lines and cooler prior to starting the flushing procedure.
7. Allow the cooling system to backflush for 10-15 minutes, then flush the cooler in a normal flow direction for an additional 10-15 minutes.
8. Clean the transaxle mounted fluid cooler tubes and the thermal bypass valve by hand.
