Removal Procedure
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- Remove the transmission oil cooler (TOC) lines from the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
On vehicles equipped with a 4.3L engine and 4WD, it may be necessary to gain access to the lower cooler line (2) through the right side wheel well opening.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- For vehicle equipped with a 2.2L engine, remove the nut securing the cooling line to the engine.
- For vehicles equipped with a 4.3L engine, remove the clip and stud securing the cooler line to the engine.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe and the transmission support assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT REPLACEMENT (RWD) or TRANSMISSION SUPPORT REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Carefully lower the transmission to gain access to the cooler line fittings.
- Remove the TOC lines from the fittings on the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
If the vehicle is equipped with 4WD, it may be necessary to disconnect and temporarily relocate the transfer case vent hose to provide access to the fittings.
- Remove the TOC lines from the vehicle.