Ford Escape: Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - Transmission Cooling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - Overview
Overview
The transmission fluid cooling system consists of the following:
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Transmission fluid cooler tubes
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Transmission fluid cooler
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Transmission fluid auxiliary pump
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Transmission fluid auxiliary pump inlet tube
This
vehicle is equipped with an external transmission fluid cooler.
Transmission fluid flows from the transmission through the transmission
fluid cooler tube to the transmission fluid cooler. This vehicle also
has an electric auxiliary transmission fluid pump to circulate the
transmission fluid during extended drive times without engine charging.
The auxiliary transmission fluid pump transfers transmission fluid to
the transmission fluid cooler via the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
Component Location
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
Transmission fluid cooler |
| 2 |
Transmission fluid cooler tube assembly |
| 3 |
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump |
| 4 |
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump inlet tube |
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new all-wheel drive module, it is necessary
to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
all-wheel drive module after installation...
Removal
NOTE:
If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
Remove the steering gear boot.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
NOTICE:
Hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie
rod...