4l60e (1996) filter seal removal!

[64Chevelle]

4l60e (1996) filter seal removal problem

I removed the filter and the seal stayed in the trans housing, I have tried everything I could think of to remove it and just had an accident resulting in a bruised eye when trying hard to pry it out



I've tried allen wrench, pliers etc. but with no luck whatsoever. HEEEELP! There must be some tool for this???

[LT1Nova]

i"ve had the same problem and have learned to just leave them in and change the filter unless it's damaged. I think I used a pick that had a 90 degree bend in it or got between it and the case with a pick or small screwdriver and bent it into itself to get a better grip or make it losse enough to come out.

Good luck.

[MrQuick]

I agree, if the lip edge is not riped or damaged then just leave it.

I use a screw driver or pick to bend the metal edges inwards. Go around half way and then it will pop out. Put it back in with a 5" long 3/8" extension and an 11/16" deep socket.

[64Chevelle]

I've already damaged it so that I must get it out :( I'll try bending it in again, but I think it's difficult with the risk of damaging the trans housing. Hopefully I'll be able to get it out tonight... I want to get this thing back on the road.

[64Chevelle]

I got it out, finally! I finally found a good tool. First I used a hacksaw (ok, I know, small metal pieces isn't good in there but I coated the saw in oil regularly so that the pieces didn't "fly" around). After cutting through most of the seals metal wall, I managed to get a narrow woodworking chisel in there and separate it along the cut. I certainly cleaned out any metal pieces thorougly afterwords.

I'm back off to the garage now