Transaxle Oil Cooler Line Seals: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Avoid spinning seal in case bore. Damage to case bore may result. Do not collapse seal more than 1/8". Removal tool requires two undeformed opposing edges to work.

Place drain pan or suitable container under vehicle. Position vehicle on a hoist. Raise vehicle. Remove transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from transaxle. Remove transaxle oil cooler lines from transaxle. See TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE ASSEMBLY .
Use a long chisel with a 1/4" blade to partially collapse seal in one place only. See Fig 1 . Clamp Cooler Line Seal Remover/Installer (J41239) onto transaxle cooler line seal on outside of the case bore. See Fig 2 . Remove transaxle cooler line seal by prying and rotating seal out of case with attached tool.

Fig 1: Removing Transaxle Oil Cooler Seals

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Line Seal Remover

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.