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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 7 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRELEASE BEARING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM

Installation Procedure

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Release Shaft No. 1 Bushing, DT 47513 & 09941-88211

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Install the release shaft No. 1 bushing using DT 47513 (2). See Special Tools .09943-88211 (1) and a hammer. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Release Shaft No. 1 Bushing & Seal Using DT 47513 & A Hammer

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Install the release shaft.
Coat the release shaft and bushing with grease.
Install the release shaft No. 2 bushing and seal using DT 47514 (1) and a hammer. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Release Bearing Bore & Release Shaft

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Coat the spline of transaxle input shaft with multipurpose grease.
Coat the release bearing bore and the connecting of release shaft multi-purpose grease.
Install the release bearing.

Fig 4: Clutch Release Arm, Retaining Bolt & Nut

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Install the release arm (2). Refer to Clutch Release Arm Replacement
Install the transaxle to the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement for the D16 transaxle or Transmission Replacement for the Y4M transaxle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.