Section 07-01C: Transmission, Automatic, 4R70W
1996 F-150 (4x2) (4x4) and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L Engines Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Fluid Cooler Lines

When one or more of the fluid cooler tubes must be replaced, each replacement tube must be fabricated from the same size steel tubing as the original fluid cooler tube.

  1. Using the old tube as a guide, bend the new tube as required. Add the necessary fittings and install the tube.

  1. Tighten cooler line-to-case fittings to 20-26 Nm (15-19 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten cooler fitting to 24-31 Nm (18-23 lb-ft).

  1. After the fittings have been tightened, add specified fluid as necessary and check for fluid leaks.