02-07-30-052I

Bulletin No.: 02-07-30-052I
Date: May-2013
Subject:
Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096 TransFlow®
Models:
2011 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2003-2010 HUMMER H2
2006-2010 HUMMER H3
Equipped with Automatic Transmission/Transaxle including Allison® Transmissions
Attention:
For model years 2012 and later, refer to SI for ‘Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test’
procedures.
This bulletin is being revised to remove two Important statements and update the Important statement at the beginning of
the Warranty Information section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-07-30-052H.
The J-45096 transmission oil cooling system flow test tool replaces the current tool J-35944-A. J-45096 is a self-contained unit utilizing a 12-volt flow meter,
shop air supply and DEXRON® VI automatic transmission fluid (ATF). In the flush mode, transmission fluid is cycled through the transmission oil cooling
system. High-pressure air is automatically injected into the fluid stream adding agitation to the ATF oil to enhance the removal of contaminated ATF oil and
debris. In the flow mode, an electronic flow meter is used to measure the flow capability of the ATF oil cooling system. A digital display indicates the ATF oil flow
rate in gallons per minute (GPM) along with the amount of ATF oil in the supply vessel, supply vessel ATF oil temperature, machine cycles and the operating
mode. In the flush mode, transmission fluid is cycled through the transmission oil cooling system. High-pressure air is automatically injected into the fluid stream
adding agitation to the ATF oil to enhance the removal of contaminated ATF oil and debris. The supply oil vessel has 30 L (32 qt) capacity and the waste oil
vessel has 32 L (34 qt) capacity. The waste oil vessel is constructed of a translucent composite material that allows the user to easily identify the oil level. The
waste oil vessel can accommodate vacuum evacuation and gravity draining. In the code mode, a random, encrypted code is generated that can be used for
verification of flow test results.
Current essential cooler line adapters are used to connect the J-45096 to the automatic transmission oil cooler lines that allows the J- 45096 to adapt to
General Motors passenger cars and light duty trucks, current and past models (except the Pontiac Vibe, Wave and Chevrolet Aveo).
The tool may be adapted for use on the Pontiac Vibe, Wave and Chevrolet Aveo by dealership personnel with a barbed hose connector and rubber hose
obtained locally. The Vibe's/Wave's/Aveo's transmission has a transmission oil requirement that is slightly different from DEXRON® VI ATF. However, flow
checking and flushing the cooler with DEXRON® VI automatic transmission fluid is an acceptable service procedure. Very little fluid remains in the cooler after
the flow check and flush procedure and the residual DEXRON® VI ATF in the cooler is compatible with the Vibe's/Wave's/Aveo's transmission fluid.
Notice: Insufficient oil flow through the ATF oil cooling system will cause premature transmission failure. The required minimum ATF oil flow rate reading is
directly related to the supply oil temperature. Refer to the flow rate chart in SI for the oil flow rate specification based on the temperature of the ATF in the supply
vessel.
Helpful Hints for Maintaining the Temperature at or above 18°C (65°F)
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Important:
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The temperature of the supply vessel oil must be 18°C (65°F) or greater for the J-45096 to operate. It is recommended to store the J-45096 in an area
of the dealership where the room temperature remains at or above 18°C (65°F) when not in use.
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Do not attempt to increase the fluid temperature in the Transflow® machine with an engine oil dipstick, or any other immersion type heater. The
Transflow® machine has a check valve in the supply reservoir. Inserting a heater will damage the check valve and the subsequent repair expense
would be the dealer's responsibility.
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A heater blanket, P/N♦J-45096-10, is available for the Transflow® transmission cooling system flushing tool. This heater fastens around the Transflow®
internal supply vessel and runs on 110 volts AC. The heater will warm the ATF in the supply vessel to at least 18°C (65°F) and has a thermostat to
hold a constant temperature.
Store the Transmission Cooling System Service Tool, J-45096, Transflow® machine in a room where the temperature is maintained at or above 18°C (65°F).
Keep the ATF level in the reservoir low when the Transmission Cooling System Service Tool, J-45096, Transflow®, is not in use. Store several gallons of oil in
an area where the temperature is maintained at or above 18°C (65°F). Fill the reservoir of the J-45096 as needed before using the machine on each repair.
With the ATF in a tightly sealed container, place the container in a tub of hot water for a period of time. Then pour the ATF into the reservoir. This method works
best with a low fluid level in the reservoir.
Place the Transflow® machine in the direct sunlight with the cabinet door open to expose the reservoir to the rays of the warm sun.
Table♦1: Direction of Fluid Flow in Oil Cooler Pipes at Transmission
Transmission
Oil Cooler Feed
(Exiting
Transmission)
Oil Cooler Return
(Entering
Transmission)
200-4R
top connector
bottom connector
3L30 (180)
front connector
rear connector
3L80 (400)
bottom connector
top connector
4L30-E
front connector
rear connector
4L60 (700-R4)
bottom connector
top connector
4L60-E
bottom connector
(may require J35944-200)
top connector (may
require J-35944200)
4L80-E
front connector
(may require J35944-200)
rear connector
(may require J35944-200)
3T40
bottom connector
top connector
4T40-E
top connector
(requires J-35944440)
bottom connector
(requires J-35944440)
4T60 (440-T4/F7)
vertical (top)
connector
horizontal (bottom)
connector
4T60-E
vertical (top)
connector
horizontal (bottom)
connector
4T65-E
vertical (top)
connector
horizontal (bottom)
connector
4T80-E
front connector
(case cover)
rear connector
(case)
Allison
lower (forward)
connector
top (rear)
connector
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Aisin (AF33-5)
top connector
bottom connector
(requires J-35944440)
Aisin (AF17)
top connector
bottom connector
MU4/MU5
top connector
bottom connector
5L50E
bottom connector
top connector
6T70/75
top/front connector
top/rear connector
6T40/45
top/front connector
rear connector
6L50/80/90
bottom connector
top connector
AF40-6
top connector
bottom connector
2ML70
front connector
side connector
Flow/Flush Test Procedure
Refer to SI for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test J-45096 for the appropriate procedure.
Important: The J-45096 can be used to flush the transmission oil cooler system on an Allison equipped vehicle, but the flow meter should not be utilized. Refer
to SI for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test J-45096 for the appropriate flow check procedure.
Machine Displays
After completion of the flow test and flush, the following information is to be recorded on the repair order. This information is displayed on the Transmission
Cooling System Service Tool, J-45096, Transflow® machine when the dial is in the code position.
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Tested flow rate (displayed in Gallons Per Minute (GPM)
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Temperature (displayed is degrees Fahrenheit)
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Cycle number (a number)
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Seven (or eight) digit Alpha/Numeric flow code (i.e. A10DFB2)
Warranty Information
Important: All Labor Operations that include removal of the transmission from the vehicle to perform an internal repair or torque converter replacement include
labor time to flow check and flush the transmission oil cooler system. In car replacement of the transmission control module and control valve assembly or
valve body or repairs for leaks such as the torque converter or output seals and gaskets do not require the oil cooler system to be flow checked and flushed
and do not include time in the labor operation to do so.
Performing a transmission oil cooling system flow test and flush will use between 4.7-7.5 L (5-8 qts) of DEXRON®VI transmission fluid. The amount of
transmission fluid (ATF), (DEXRON®VI) (fluid), that is to be charged for the flush portion of the repair should not exceed the allowable charge for 7.5 L (2 gal) of
fluid. This expense should be shown in the Parts Section of the warranty claim document.
The Seven (or eight) digit Alpha/Numeric flow code, i.e. A10DFB2, "MUST" be written on the job card, entered in the warranty claim labor operation Flush Code
additional field (when available) and placed in the comments section of the warranty claim. Any repair that requires the technician to contact the Product Quality
Center (PQC) must also include the seven digit flow code. The agent will request the seven digit flow code and add the information to the PQC case prior to
providing authorization for the warranty claim.
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