Tools Required

1. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Clean the cooler line connection points at the transmission.



4. Remove the transaxle cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.
5. Disconnect the cooler lines from the transaxle.

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




6. Insert the J 45201 collet (2) into the cooler line seal.
7. Insert the J 45201 forcing screw (1) into the collet (2).
8. Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.



9. Thread the J 45201 collar (1) onto the collet (3).



10. Turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the seal (87) from the case bores.
11. Discard the seal (87).
12. Clean the cooler line seal case bores.

1. Insert a new transaxle cooler line seal into the case bore.
2. Remove the nub from the J 41239-1A .
3. Install the nub of the J 41239-1A on the cooler line seal
4. Tap the new cooler line seal into the case bore.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Connect the transaxle cooler line assembly onto the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle cooler line retaining nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.

Important: Do not use AF P/N 21005966 or P/N 21019223, these fluids are not compatible with this transaxle. Use Saturn T-IV P/N 22689186.

7. Add fluid to the transaxle as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.