I have a 2009 hemi 4x4 and the transmission cooler line is leaking near the front where the rubber hose goes into the steel tubing. I have purchased a new line from the dealership and need to know if there is a way to remove the fittings without having to buy the special tool.

I tried to buy the tool from canadian tire and was told that I would have to get it from snap-on for the price of $90 for a kit with several different sized wrenches.

I've tried searching around this forum and the net in general with no luck of finding anything out so I'm hoping that someone on here could shed some light on my problem!

Thanks a lot guys!

 

One of these is what you are talking about?
http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-6...googlebase_18u

If so then they selll generic versions that will disconnect multiple line styles at the local auto store - same type of tool you use for fuel injection lines. The one I have cost me under $20 - Lisle is the brand

Here it is:
http://www.handsontools.com/Lisle-39..._campaign=BROI

 

Thanks, I got the job done last night though. What I ended up doing was using a screw driver to pop the plastic covers off the fittings and then the spring clip came out very easily with a couple of screwdrivers.

I can see how the tool would have been easier but getting by without it wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be!

Surprisingly I lost hardly any fluid while changing the lines. I had bought 2L of new fluid and didn't really need a drop of it lol. Oh well, doesn't hurt to have some extra tranny fluid on hand.

 

atta boy, do`r up like us old timers did when we didnt have the right tools. Thats how you learn...! Glad it all worked out.