Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
- Position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Raise Vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.
- Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the vehicle.
- Insert the collet piece (2) of the J 45201 into the cooler line seal. See Special Tools .
- Insert the forcing screw piece (1) of the J 45201 into the collet (2). See Special Tools .
- Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.
- Thread the collar piece (1) of the J 45201 onto the collet (3) until snug. See Special Tools .
- Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal.
- Discard the seal.
- Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the J45201 is fully seated into the transaxle seal bore.