Special Tools

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly from the transaxle. Refer to Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .




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

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



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



8. Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal.
9. Discard the seal.
10. Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.

1. Insert 2 new transaxle cooler line seals (1) into the case bore.
2. Remove the nub from the J 41239 .
3. Install the nub of the J 41239 on the transaxle cooler line seals.
4. Tap the 2 new transaxle cooler line seals (1) into the case bore.



5. Install the oil cooler line assembly. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Add fluid to the transaxle.
8. Check the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .