2006 LJ 42RLE Cooling Lines

Charlie L

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I have a 2006 Rubicon LJ that had leaking transmission cooler lines. The metal portion of the lines was rusted and did not allow me to repair them by replacing the rubber portion. I have vertigo which makes it very difficult to perform tasks which require laying on my back and moving my head from side to side. Because of this my wife decided to surprise me and have a local repair shop do the work. Well, they screwed it up royally. I'm looking for any info on the installation of these lines including pictures if available. The shop has the lines just hanging loose and they are touching the frame and exhaust. Instead of just continuing to tell them what is wrong , I would like to show them how they should be routed. Thanks in advance. P.S. They do not specialize in Jeeps and as far as I'm concerned they shouldn't be working on any vehicles, period.
 
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there are 2 or 3 plastic "brackets" that hold the lines in place. One is on the bell housing around the 9 oclock position (iirc) when viewed from the trans looking forward. The other 2(?) are bolted into the oil pan on the driver's side. They're really just press-in clips, where you push the steel line into the opening. If I get under the jeep tonight I'll take a picture.

The reason why I put the (?) is that I suspect I'm missing one, but I don't know for sure.