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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover
    • J 41239 Cooler Line Seal Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

    Caution: 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.

  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
  3. Raise the vehicle.

  4. Object Number: 893244  Size: SH
  5. Remove the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut from the transaxle.
  6. Notice: Avoid spinning the seal in the case bore. Damage to the case bore may result.

  7. Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines from the transaxle.

  8. Object Number: 898669  Size: SH
  9. Insert the collect piece (2) of the J 45201 into the cooler line seal.
  10. Insert the forcing screw piece (1) of the J 45201 into the collet (2).
  11. Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.

  12. Object Number: 898677  Size: SH
  13. Thread the collar piece (1) of the J 45201 onto the collet (3) until snug.

  14. Object Number: 898715  Size: SH
  15. Using an adjustable wrench, turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the cooler line seal.
  16. Discard the seal.
  17. Clean the case bores for the cooler line seals.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 893855  Size: SH
  1. Coat the new cooler line seal with transmission fluid.
  2. Using the J 41239 , install the new cooler line seal.

  3. Object Number: 893244  Size: SH
  4. Install the transaxle oil cooler line assembly to the transaxle.
  5. Install the transaxle oil cooler line assembly nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil cooler line assembly nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Add fluid to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement .
  9. Start the engine and check for leaks.