🔧Does this apply to your car? On most cars the transmission cooler is built into the radiator side tank, not a separate part — this job most likely doesn't apply to your vehicle (cooler service happens with radiator replacement). Standalone auxiliary coolers are typically found on trucks, vans, and vehicles with a tow package.
9 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Drain Petcock
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
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Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
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Fan Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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Fill Plug
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
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Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
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Hose Clamps
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
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Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
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Pump Bolts
Critical
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
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Thermostat Housing Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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