T-Tech TT100 - Manual (Page 22)

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Dodge Dakota (to 1997) and some Ram
FIT403
Note: Whenever using special fittings from FIT403, start them
by hand and slowly tighten enough to prevent leaks.
Use FIT403 on the 1995 to 1997 Dakota (see FIT412 for post
1997) and some Ram models.
The quick connect fitting in the Dodge Dakota transmission
cooling line (at the radiator) requires a removal tool that is not
supplied. FIT403 is installed on the Dakota as illustrated in
Figure 54.
CAUTION: These fittings are a matched set and must be kept
together in the small plastic box marked FIT403.
Instructions
1. Remove the transmission cooling line with the line
removal tool.
2. Insert the small fitting into the receptacle and continue
pushing until the plastic clip in the receptacle engages
the fitting.
3. Install a service adapter hose on the small fitting and
another on the vehicle transmission cooling line.
Clamp both in place and start service.
Dodge Ram
[Pre-2004 Assorted Gasoline engines only]
CAUTION: It is VERY easy to damage the radiator threads on these vehicles. The radiator fittings on assorted 1995-
2004 DODGE RAM TRUCKS are brass and the threads are 9/16-24 ultra fine cut. The threads can be stripped as
the technician removes the line. We recommend that you access the line either at the transmission or at the hose
clamp connection (if available). If you decide to remove the radiator fitting, use the following steps to help eliminate
damaging the fitting. Careful handling of the vehicle is the responsibility of the technician. T-TECH will not accept
any liability for vehicle damage.
1. Spray the fitting with penetrating oil.
2. Break the nut loose with a wrench.
3. Finish removing by hand only.
4. Replace the nut by hand only.
Note: Whenever using special fittings from FIT403
start them by hand and only tighten enough to
prevent leaks.
The quick connect fitting in the Dodge Ram transmission
cooling line (at the radiator) requires a removal tool that is not
supplied. The FIT403 male fitting goes on the end of the steel
line and the female fitting goes on the radiator (see Figure 55).
CAUTION: These fittings are a matched set and must be kept
together in the small plastic box marked FIT403.
Instructions
1. Remove the transmission cooling line with the line removal tool.
2. Insert the small FIT403 fitting into the receptacle and continue pushing until the plastic clip in the
receptacle engages the fitting (see Figure 55).
3. Insert the large FIT403 fitting onto the transmission cooling line (see Figure 55).
4. Install a service adapter hose on each fitting. Clamp both in place and start service.
Line
Removal
Tool
From FIT403
Push into the receptacle
until the plastic clip
engages the fitting
Vehicle Transmission
Cooling Line
Attach Service
Adapter Hose
Attach Service
Adapter Hose
Vehicle Transmission
Cooling Line
Radiator
Radiator
Figure 54. FIT403 Installation on Dodge Dakota
Vehicle In-Line
Transmission
Tubing
Radiator
From FIT403
From FIT403
Figure 55. FIT403 Installation on some Dodge Ram