2012 Buick VeranoFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

4-5-6 Clutch Assembly - Gen 2

Fig 1: 4--5--6 Clutch Assembly - Gen 2
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Callout Component Name
515 Turbine Shaft Retainer Ring
516 3-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Housing Assembly
517 Turbine Shaft
518 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
519 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
520 4-5-6 Clutch Piston
521 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Inner Seal
522 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Return Spring Assembly
523 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Assembly
524 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Retainer Ring
527 4-5-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly Gen 1 (Qty: 4), Gen 2 (Qty: 5)
528 4-5-6 Clutch Plate - Gen 1 (Qty: 3), Gen 2 (Qty: 5)
529 4-5-6 Clutch Backing Plate
530 Reaction Carrier Hub Thrust Bearing Assembly
531 Reaction Carrier Hub Assembly
532 4-5-6 Clutch Backing Plate Retainer Ring
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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