2000 Cherokee Transmission Cooler Line Removal
 

I've searched and searched to no avail.

Just founds threads like this

What all is involved with removing one of the cooling lines at the transmission? (picture #4)

I included the other pictures to show what led up to this. Currently doing a radiator swap. When I removed the lower line, the clip and retaining plastic piece came out of the pressure fitting with the line! I'm planning on replacing the entire line tomorrow as I want to repair this properly. I'm unsure just how the line is removed at the transmission though. Also, I'm assuming that I need to be quick, so that I don't lose transmission fluid?

Thanks!

There should be no reason at all to replace those lines, unless you busted the fittings.

Hi LongIsland - I have relatives there.

Well noone seems to have what I need to repair/rebuild that compression fitting (you did see the photo above?) I'm looking at replacing the line since I've been unable to repair the compression fitting - plastic retaining piece is broken.

Question remains - what all is involved with removing one of the cooling lines at the transmission?

There's a tool you can buy for like five bucks, slides in and pushes those two plastic tabs apart so you don't break anything. I think it's actually a fuel line removal tool but not 100% sure. Take that bottom picture into the auto parts store and tell them you need the tool for that, they should know exactly what its called. That's all there is to getting it out of the tranny, it's not actually a compression fitting, it's called a high pressure fitting.

Thank You SV41878. I also have relatives in CNY - no kidding! Ever hear of Camden?

I have the tool for radiator end of the line. I believe its the same tool that I will use?

Use the tool and then the plastic and line comes out? Or the plastic remains and just the line comes out? I don't need to unthread anything? Pardon my ignorance, I've just never dealt with such a thing. Maybe it'll all make sense when I actually go to do it.

You may want to consider at this point by passing the stock Tranns cooler and install an after market cooler. I put in a B&M cooler and gauge. Saw 75degree drop.

Yes a did a comparison. Put the gauge in first, hit up all my different driving conditions I would see then put in cooler.

Used to run about 180-210 now never leaves 110-130.

Where about are your relatives?

Good thoughts, thanks for sharing.

Some in Baldwin, and some in Bethpage.