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Transmission Overheats

Transmission Overheats


Condition Action
DEFINITION: Transmission overheats

Low fluid level

Inspect for leaks and repair if necessary.

Incorrect fluid

Replace the fluid with the correct fluid.

Restricted Oil Cooler Lines


Inspect for bent or kinked pipes

Inspect for pinched or kinked hoses

Inspect for cracks or signs of hose overheating that may cause delamination of the hose

Replace faulty oil cooler lines


Internal oil cooler restriction

Replace radiator assembly and fluid.

Case Assembly oil inlet filter/screen

Remove the inlet cooler line seal from the case assembly. Check whether foreign particles have collected in the filter/cleaner in the housing inlet. Clean the passage and eliminate the foreign particles from the cleaner. If unable to remove the foreign material, the screen will have to be removed from the case assembly and cleared manually outside of the case assembly.