AW4 Transmission Line Condition

[Salvagedcircuit]

I've noticed that the coolant line from my AW4 transmission to the main radiator is quite mangled around the fitting. Here are some photos. Unfortunately, I forgot to remove the fan connector when taking the photos. Is there anyway I can verify if my AW4 is overheating when in use? I believe the replacement transmission cooler line is Dorman 624334.

Frankly, the line does not look too good near the fitting, indicating that the radiator may have been replaced before and the line became twisted from someone with a quick wrench. That or the OP dropped several dozen wrenches in that area.

Are there any guides on how to properly replace this? I'm looking through my service manual to see what precautions I need to take.

Thanks a ton!

 

 

 

 

[Salvagedcircuit]

Here's a better photo. It definitely seems that my radiator was replaced and the captured nut was not free spinning on the transmission cooler line so the previous owner did what they could to remove it, but they bent the cooler line.