The transmission line rotted right off where it goes in the trans, I never see a fitting like this before..it looks like plastic..is there some special tool or something too got this off...thanks.

 

something like this. I can show you more pics if this is the fitting your talking about.

 

Yeah i would say that's it..

 

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT


1.Stud and nuts securing the clips and transmission cooler lines to the engine.
2.Remove the two cooler lines from the two quick connect fitting on the transmission or the auxiliary oil cooler by using the following procedure:
•Remove the plastic cap from the connector by pulling back along the pipe (about 2 inches).


•Using a bent tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring clip
•Rotate the retaining ring out of the position on the connector and remove completely.

•Pull on the cooler line and remove the connector from the fitting.

3.Clips and brackets securing the oil cooler line to the engine and transmission.
4.Two nuts securing the two oil cooler lines to the radiator.
5.Remove the oil cooler line from the vehicle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT


1.Position the cooler lines to the vehicle.

2.Install the retaining rings (E-clips) onto the two quick connect fittings by using the following procedures:
•Obtain a "NEW" retaining ring for assembly.

•Hook one of the ends of the retainer spring into one of the quick connector slots.

•Rotate the retainer into position and ensure all three "Ears" are visible on the inside of the connector and the ring can move in the slots freely.
•Repeat the above procedures for installation of the remaining retaining ring.
NOTICE: Ensure the cooler line has the plastic cap positioned onto the cooler line. If no plastic cap exist, obtain a NEW plastic cap and position it onto the cooler line prior to cooler line installation.


3.Insert the cooler line into the connector until a "Click" is heard or felt.
•Ensure the yellow identification band on the cooler line is hidden within the quick connector, (this indicates proper joint seating).
•Pull back sharply on the cooler line to ensure proper installation.

•Plastic cap by sliding over the attached joint until the cap snaps into place and it is flushed with the connector.
•Pull back sharply on the cooler line to assure the line is fastened into the connector. If the plastic cap is not properly seated, remove the existing retaining clip and install a "NEW" retaining clip per step 2 of the installation procedure.

Important: The figures depict the improper installation of the cooler line into the quick connect fitting. Failure to follow the proper installation procedure could result in separation of the cooler line to connector fitting.



4.Repeat step 3 for installation of the remaining cooler line to the remaining connectors fitting.
5.Nuts securing the two oil cooler lines to the radiator.
•Tighten cooler line nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) .
6.Stud and nuts securing the clips and transmission cooler lines to the engine.

 

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Now i see what's going on..no wonder i couldn't get it off. I'll get at that in the morning, thanks for the pictures..it makes everything look so much easier.