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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler Pipe Seals Replacement
^ Tools Required
- J 41239-1 Cooler Line Seal Installer
- J 45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Clean the cooler line connection points at the transmission.
4. Remove the transmission cooler line assembly nut from the transmission.
5. Disconnect the cooler lines from the transmission.





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 from the case bores.
11. Discard the seal.
12. Clean the cooler line seal case bores.

Installation Procedure





1. Coat the new cooler line seal with transmission fluid.
2. Using the J 41239-1, install the new cooler line seal.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the transmission cooler line assembly onto the transmission.
^ Tighten the transmission cooler line retaining nut to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.

Important: Do not use [1][2]ATF P/N 21005966 or P/N 21019223, these fluids are not compatible with this transmission. Use Saturn DEX-CVT(R) P/N 22688912.

5. Add fluid to the transmission as necessary.
6. Start the engine a check for leaks.
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