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Why its leaking transmission fluid from bottom of radiator

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Check the connections - some vehicles have an auxilliary cooler for the transmission fluid that sits in front or behind the radiator at the bottom. These coolers are usually part of a two package. Its also possible you punctured the radiator. Either way, make sure you have a good transmission fluid level before driving it, and get it fixed soon!

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The trani fluid runs through the radiator to cool it. Sounds like one of your Trani lines is leaking at the radiator connection

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SOURCE: I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 5.2

Check both connections to make sure they are tight. Look carefully to see if fluid is coming from the fitting or where the nipple comes out of the radiator...If leaking there it usually can be fixed by any decent radiator shop.

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SOURCE: i took out radiator now the bottom hose wont go back right its leaking transmission fluid from it

Have you tried removing the hose coupling & cleaning it. Renew the O rings, put a bit of rubber grease on it & reasemble. I'm not certon if the 1997 Jeep still use the quick release couplings on there transmission oil cooler pipes like the 1993 model.

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