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Removal Procedure

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    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.
  1. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
  2. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Raise Vehicle.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Oil Cooler Lines
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  5. Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the vehicle.
  7. Fig 2: Installing J 45201
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the J45201 is fully seated into the transaxle seal bore.
  8. Insert the collet piece (2) of the J 45201  into the cooler line seal. See Special Tools .
  9. Insert the forcing screw piece (1) of the J 45201  into the collet (2). See Special Tools .
  10. Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.
  11. Fig 3: Installing Collar To Collet
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  12. Thread the collar piece (1) of the J 45201  onto the collet (3) until snug. See Special Tools .
  13. Fig 4: Removing Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal
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  14. Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal.
  15. Discard the seal.
  16. Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.