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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement

Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement



Special Tools

• DT-41239-1A Cooler Line Seal Installer

• DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


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

2.
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.

3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.


4. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler lines from the vehicle.

5.
Note

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


Insert the collet piece (2) of the DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover into the cooler line seal.


6. Insert the forcing screw piece (1) of the DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover into the collet (2).

7. Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.

8. Thread the collar piece (1) of the DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover onto the collet (3) until snug.


9. Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal (87).


10. Discard the seal (87).

11. Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.


Installation Procedure


1. Insert a new transaxle cooler line seal into the case bore.

2. Remove the nub from the DT-41239-1A Cooler Line Seal Installer.


3. Install the nub of the DT-41239-1A Cooler Line Seal Installer on the transaxle cooler line seal.


4. Tap the new transaxle cooler line seal into the case bore.

5. Install the transaxle oil cooler line assembly to the transaxle.


6. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .

7. Lower the vehicle.

8.
Note

DEXRON® VI automatic transmission fluid is not compatible with this transaxle. If DEXRON® VI ATF is used, transaxle failure will result. This transaxle uses GM AW-1 fluid P/N 19256039.


Add fluid to the transaxle. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

9. Start the engine and check for leaks.