T-Tech TT100 manual

TRANSMISSION SERVICE TECHNOLOGY TT100 USER’S GUIDE[...]

2 SAFETY SUMMARY Congratulations on the purchase of your new T -TECH T ransmission Fluid Exchange System. The following safety information is provided as a guideline to help you operate your new transmission fluid exchange system under the safest possible conditions. Any equipment can be potentially dangerous to use when safety or safe handling ins[...]

3 WA R NING – HEA T HAZARDS Ve h icle transmissions can be very hot and the fluid is under pressur e when the vehicle is running. Opening a hot, pressurized transmission line can cause hot transmission fluid to be for cibly sprayed in all directions. W ait until the engine has cooled in the vehicle being serviced befor e removing a system line or[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SUMMARY Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Fluids Under Press[...]

T -TECH APPLICA TION NOTES General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BMW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BMW General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 INTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual includes a Safety Summary , Operating Procedures, Machine Pr eparation, Maintenance Instructions and T roubleshooting Procedures for transmission fluid exchanging. Anyone intending to use this machine should become familiar with all the information included in this manual (especially the Safety Summary) [...]

7 PREP ARA TION FOR USE Although minimal, T -TECH requires some pr eparation before use. The following instructions describe the necessary steps to prepar e your new transmission fluid exchanger for use. Fitting Organization Locate the standard fittings assortment and set each fitting in the T -TECH cabinet storage position identified by the pictur[...]

8 Figure 7. Fitting 314 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury – Fits earlier Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury small and large passenger vehicles Figure 9. Fitting 317 and Fitting 318 Any vehicle with 5/16 inch hose connections Figure 11. Fitting 320 and Fitting 323 Any vehicle with 1/4 inch pipe fittings. Sometimes used to bypass quick connect receptacles Figure 13. Fi[...]

9 Cabinet Drawer Storage Layouts The storage trays in the T -TECH cabinet are defined in Figure 15. Figur e 16 and Figure 17 show the tray layout for storage of the standard fittings in trays 3 and 4 respectively . The numbers shown in the illustration are the specific fitting number for the standard fittings and will be referr ed to throughout thi[...]

10 Figure 18. FIT165 Replacement plastic storage cases for Special Fittings Kits Figure 20. FIT402 BMW Figure 22. FIT404 3/8" Quick Connect, GM/Chrysler Figure 24. FIT406 Ford/Dodge Figure 26. FIT408 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique Figure 19. FIT401 Ford Escort/Nissan/Mazda Figure 21. FIT403 Ford T aurus/Dodge Full Size T rucks Figure 23. FIT405[...]

11 Figure 27. FIT409 V olvo Figure 29. FIT411 Mazda/Ford Banjo Fittings Figure 31. FIT413 Allison 1000 Series Figure 33. FIT415 90º 1/2" Quick Connect, Ford Figure 28. FIT410 Saab Figure 30. FIT412 Pre-2005 Dodge Durango/Dakota Figure 32. FIT414 3/8" Quick Connect, Ford Figure 34. FIT416 90º 3/8" Quick Connect, GM/Chrysler[...]

12 Removing Air From the Cylinder When using the T -TECH for the first time, there may be space at the top of the cylinder (air in the cylinder). If not corrected, this condition may short futur e exchanges. If for some reason the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder , or there is lar ge air pocket above the piston, the piston can be moved to th[...]

13 OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS For first time use, do not perform any of the following procedur es until you have completed the procedur es in Preparation For Use . All procedur es must be performed in the order pr esented. CONTROL VA L VE Figure 36. Control V alve Positions For each service being performed, always make certain to fill the cylinder wit[...]

Fill Cylinder Function The Fill Cylinder function is used to fill the T -TECH cylinder with new A TF and empty the cylinder of old A TF . CAUTION: Fill cylinder completely . Air below the piston will result in an incomplete exchange as this air will compress and not move the piston at beginning of the exchange pr ocess. (This condition usually occu[...]

15 Connecting to the V ehicle Connecting to the vehicle for service requir es identifying the automatic transmission cooling lines and making the necessary connections to exchange A TF . Identifying Cooling Lines Figure 40 is a diagram of a typical automobile transmission cooling system. T ransmission cooling systems are essentially the same from o[...]

16 4. Examine the vehicle fittings and compare them to the fitting chart on the back of the T -TECH cabinet door . In this case, a Chevrolet fitting is requir ed and a review of the fitting chart indicates that FIT303 and FIT304 are the corr ect choices (see Figure 44). 5. Connect the male FIT304 fitting into the radiator , as shown in Figure 45. 6[...]

17 Fluid Exchange Function Use this function to exchange old automatic transmission fluid (A TF) with new A TF . 1. With the T -TECH auto align feature, you need not be concerned about which service transfer hose is connected to the transmission cooling line or to the radiator because flow direction is contr olled through the T -TECH unit. 2. Set C[...]

18 Bypass Feature The T -TECH bypass feature allows new A TF to loop within the vehicle when the exchange is complete and the piston is at the top of the cylinder . This feature allows the operator to walk away (work on something else, etc.) when the machine is running, without being concerned about service completion. When the piston reaches the t[...]

MAINTENANCE General There is no periodic maintenance necessary on the T -TECH unit. T roubleshooting The following troubleshooting flow charts are provided for solutions to problems that may occur during various operating processes. V ehicle Service No No Fail Ye s No Ye s No Ye s Ye s No Ye s No Is the piston at the top of the cylinder? Ye s The m[...]

20 Fill Cylinder Using Bulk Dispenser Ye s No Is the piston at the top of the cylinder? See REMOVING AIR FROM THE CYLINDER for removal instructions. Is the bulk dispenser gun connected to the SERVICE PORT? Do both service transfer hoses have service hose adapters attached? Is adequate pressure shown on the pressure gauge? 20-50 psi (138- 345 kPa) C[...]

21 T -TECH APPLICA TION NOTES General The information in the following pages provides information for specific T -TECH applications. The information provided her e is listed alphabetically by vehicle manufacturer and vehicle type. CAUTION: Some automobile manufacturers use snap type connectors on transmission cooling lines. T o avoid damaging the r[...]

22 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) requir es a re[...]

23 Dodge Ram [Pre-2001 T urbo Diesel] Instructions 1. The Dodge T urbo Diesel uses the lar ge quick connect fitting in FIT403, but it is easier to locate the 1/2 inch hose connection near the bottom of the radiator and use 1/2 inch fittings FIT321 and FIT324 with hose clamps. Some Dodge Durango and Dakota 1997-2004 FIT412 FIT412 is a three part fit[...]

24 Ford Contour FIT408 FIT408 is a two part fitting that requir es an O-ring seal to the transmission line. CAUTION: These fittings are a matched set and must be kept together in the small plastic box marked FIT408. Instructions 1. Remove the transmission cooling line from the radiator . 2. Attach the female portion of FIT408 to the transmission co[...]

25 Many 2002 to 2006 Ford Explor ers and Mercury Mountaineer models featur e a sealed transmission system with no automatic transmission dipstick. The instructions below outline the proper service techniques for fluid level check on such models using the T -TECH FIT516 Ford Fill Adapter Kit. Suggested Service T ools: Oil suction gun, 3/16" All[...]

26 Ford T aurus and Windstar FIT403 FIT403 must be installed at the transmission in Ford T aurus and Windstar and in the Mer cury Sable. For some 1993 and newer vehicles, use the lar ger diameter fitting in FIT403 (see Figure 60) with FIT321 used as the female side. For some 1993 and older use the smaller diameter fitting in FIT403. CAUTION: These [...]

27 Mercury Mountaineer See Ford Explorer Instructions. Mercury Mystique FIT401 CAUTION: These fittings are a matched set and must be kept together in the small plastic box marked FIT401. Instructions 1. Remove the stock bolt, the fitting and the crush washers from the radiator . 2. Install the T -TECH female half to the stock bolt and washers. 3. I[...]

28 Allison Series 1000 Special Fitting Kit FIT413 (Optional) CAUTION: T -TECH Automatic T ransmission Fluid Exchange Machines ar e designed to bleed Automatic T ransmission Fluid (A TF) into the overflow container if system pressures exceed 85 PSI. Please note that the FIT413 Kit cannot be used in conjunction with T -TECH Model No. JB100 because of[...]

29 3. Install the male half of the special fitting FIT411 into the radiator with a supplied nylon gasket. 4. When service is completed, return the fittings to special fittings case. 5. Reinstall factory parts. 6. Start the engine. 7. Check for leaks and fluid quantity . Mercedes-Benz Standard Fitting FIT322 The Mercedes-Benz standar d fitting FIT32[...]

30 T oyota T oyota Camry Note: When servicing T oyota Camr y’ s with 4 cylinder engine, a low line pressure condition may be encounter ed. This is normal and requires the following steps to perform the ser vice. 1. With the T -TECH connected to the vehicle through a cooler line, start the vehicle. 2. Set the parking brake, with one foot on brake,[...]

31 REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST External Parts List TECH T - ® Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion; always shield eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use. WAR NING Do not exceed 75 PSI input pressure when filling the T-TECH. CAUTION 4 3 2 7 6 5 8[...]

32 Item Description Part Number T ransmission Fluid Exchanger , TT100 Model 150-012-000 2 Caster Kit (2 Standard, 2 with Brake) 413-079-666 3 Fitting, Elbow , 45 degree 253-377-666 4 Fitting, Brass 253-376-666 5 V alve Knob 246-433-000 6 Pressur e Gauge 251-003-000 7 Quick Connect, Male COU120 8 Quick Connect, Female COU110 † Service Hose Assembl[...]

33 2 12 13 5 7 1 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 REPLACEMENT P ARTS LIST CONTINUED Internal Parts List[...]

34 Item Description Part Number 1 Shuttle V alve Assembly with fittings 870-868-000 2 Fitting – T ee 1/2 tube 253-304-002 3 Control Panel – TT100 440-665-100 4 Fitting – Elbow 90 Degree 3/8 MPT x 1/2 T ube 253-307-002 5 Panel – Back 440-660-100 6 V alve 4-W ay 252-069-000 7 Fitting – 3/8 MPT x 1/2 T ube 253-412-002 8 T -TECH Cabinet Assem[...]

35 T -TECH Fittings and T ools Description Part Number Standard Fittings Assortment FIT300 Includes: GM Lar ge Female FIT301 GM Lar ge Male FIT302 GM Small Female FIT303 GM Small Male FIT304 Chrysler Lar ge Male FIT305 Chrysler Lar ge Female FIT306 Chrysler Small Male FIT307 Chrysler Small Female FIT308 Ford Lar ge Female FIT309 Ford Lar ge Male FI[...]

36 PLUMBING DIAGRAM[...]

37 LIMITED W ARRANTY Clore Automotive, LLC warrants your T -TECH to be free fr om defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original user or consumer pur chaser . If your T -TECH malfunctions or fails within the 12 month warranty period because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it[...]

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