Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

WARNING: 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.

Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.

Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Oil Cooler Line Assembly

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Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.
Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of J 45201

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NOTE: Ensure that the J 45201 is fully seated into the transaxle seal bore.

Insert the collet piece (2) of the J 45201 into the cooler line seal.
Insert the forcing screw piece (1) of the J 45201 into the collet (2).
Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.

Fig 3: Identifying Collar & Collet

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Thread the collar piece (1) of the J 45201 onto the collet (3) until snug.

Fig 4: Removing Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal

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Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal (87).
Discard the seal (87).
Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.