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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 35944-A Cooler Flushing Tool
    • J 35944-22 Flushing Solution
    • Water Supply
    • Air Supply (with water and oil filter)
    • Oil Drain Container
    • 5 Gallon Pail

    Important: Do not overfill and follow the manufacturer's suggested procedures for solution handling.

  1. Remove the fill cap on the J 35944-A and fill with 0.6 liter (20-21 oz) of J 35944-22 .
  2. Replace the cap on the J 35944-A and pressurize it to 550-700 Kpa (80-100 psi).
  3. Connect the J 35944-A to the transmission end of the transmission cooler pipe that feeds the BOTTOM fitting of the oil cooler.
  4. Connect the discharge hose to the TOP oil cooler pipe and clip the discharge hose to the oil drain container.
  5. With the water valve on the J 35944-A in the OFF position, connect the water supply to the tool.
  6. Turn the water supply ON.
  7. Important: If water does not flow through the cooler the system is completely plugged. Do not complete the flushing procedure. Replace the cooler and the cooler pipes as required.

  8. Flush the transmission oil by opening the water valve to the ON position for about 10 seconds.
  9. Close the water valve and clip the discharge hose to the five gallon pail. Cover the pail with a shop towel in order to prevent splash.
  10. Turn the water valve to the ON position and depress the trigger in order to mix the flushing solution into the water flow. Use the bale clip provided in order to hold the trigger down.
  11. Flush the cooler with water and solution for 2 minutes. During this flush, attach the air supply to the air valve located on the tool for 3-5 seconds every 15-20 seconds. This creates a surging action in order to ensure complete cleaning.
  12. Release the trigger and turn the water valve OFF.
  13. Disconnect both hoses from the oil cooler pipes.
  14. Reconnect the hoses to the pipes opposite the initial flush in order to perform a backflush.
  15. Turn the water valve to the ON position and depress the trigger in order to mix the flushing solution into the water flow. use the bale clip provided in order to hold the trigger down.
  16. Flush the cooler with water and solution for 2 minutes. During this flush, attach the air supply to the air valve located on the tool for 3-5 seconds every 15-20 seconds. This creates a surging action in order to ensure complete cleaning.
  17. Release the trigger and allow the water to rinse for one minute.
  18. Turn the water valve OFF.
  19. Attach the air supply to the air valve and dry the system out with air until no moisture is seen leaving the discharge hose.
  20. Connect the cooler feed pipe to the transmission. The cooler feed is the bottom connection at the transmission.
  21. Clip the discharge hose to the oil drain container.
  22. After filling the transmission with oil, start the engine and run for 30 seconds. This will remove any residual moisture from the oil cooler. A minimum of 2 quarts of oil should flow during the 30 second period. If oil flow is insufficient, check the oil flow by disconnecting the feed line at the cooler and observe the flow with the engine running.
  23. Inspect the transmission for causes of insufficient flow.
  24. Inspect the cooler pipes and fittings.
  25. Repeat the cooler flushing procedure.
  26. If the flow is still insufficient, replace the cooler.
  27. Remove the discharge hose and reconnect the cooler pipe.
  28. Adjust the oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .