Transmission Cooler Line Seals Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: OUTPUT GEAR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .

Special Tool

J 45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover

Fig 1: Inserting Forcing Screw Of J 45201 Into Collet

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Insert the collet (2) of the J 45201 completely into the fluid cooler pipe fitting seal (87).
Insert the forcing screw (1) of the J 45201 into the collet (2).
Tighten the forcing screw (1) until snug.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal & Collet
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Thread the collar (1) of the J 45201 onto the collet (3) until snug.

Fig 3: Removing Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal
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Using an adjustable wrench, turn the collar clockwise in order to remove the fluid cooler pipe fitting seal (87).
Discard the fluid cooler pipe fitting seal.
Clean the case bores for the fluid cooler pipe fitting seals as needed.

Reference: TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE SEALS INSTALLATION .