The Oil Cooler Bypass Cartridge can be removed and installed with the transmission in-vehicle.
Note: Refer to OEM regarding External Transmission Oil Cooler and Line installation.
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1. External Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting (2) 2. Oil Cooler Bypass Cartridge |
Locate the Oil Drain Plug on the back of the rear housing.
Place a suitable container under the Oil Drain Plug.
Note: If reusing oil, use a clean container free of contamination and debris.
Remove the Oil Drain Plug with a 8 mm hex key and drain the oil.

If PTO-equipped, remove PTO and drain the oil.
Inspect Oil Drain Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Drain Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.
Install the Oil Drain Plug (8 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

Locate both Oil Cooler Port Plugs in the intermediate housing.

Place a suitable container under the Oil Cooler Port Plugs.
Remove Oil Cooler Port Plugs with a 6 mm hex key.
Note: Dispose of both Oil Cooler Port Plugs. Per Joint Industry Council (JIC) fittings in kit will replace Oil Cooler Port Plugs.


Install Oil Cooler Bypass Cartridge.
Note: Ensure the plunger and bypass holes face transmission in the Lower Cooler Port of the Intermediate Housing.


Install the lower JIC fitting with the O-ring facing the Intermediate Housing and use (27 mm) hex socket into the intermediate Housing and torque to 54-66 Nm (40-48 lb-ft).


Install the Upper JIC fitting with the O-ring facing the Intermediate Housing and use (27 mm) hex socket into the intermediate Housing and torque to 54-66 Nm (40-48 lb-ft).
Note: Purchase cooler and cooler lines through OEM or Aftermarket.


Note: Perform the transmission fill procedure with transmission installed in vehicle to ensure proper transmission angle.
Remove the Oil Fill Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

Place a suitable container under the Oil Check Plug and remove the Oil Check Plug with a 6 mm hex key.

Fill the transmission with PS-386 lube until a small amount of oil runs out of the Oil Check Plug hole.
Note: Fill capacity is approximately 12.0 liters (25.4 pints) depending on the transmission angle.

Inspect Oil Check Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Check Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.
Install the Oil Check Plug (6 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

Inspect Oil Fill Plug and O-ring for damage. If damaged, replace the Oil Fill Plug; O-ring is serviced with plug.
Install the Oil Fill Plug (6 mm) and torque to 24.5-29.5 Nm (18-22 lb-ft).

Inspect transmission for a PTO.