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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1992SL2 STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - MP6 & MP7COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY2ND/3RD CLUTCHREASSEMBLY
1992 Saturn SL2 Standard
2ND/3RD Clutch: Reassembly
1992 Saturn SL2 StandardSECTION Reassembly
- Lubricate new piston oil seals. Install Clutch Housing Step (SA9117T-2) and Seal Protector (SA9117T-3) in clutch housing. Using Seal Installers from (SA9117T), install clutch piston in clutch housing. Install return springs and spring retainer.
- Compress return spring retainer and install snap ring. Install apply plate. Install clutch plates with fiber side up. Starting with internal tanged plate, alternate internal and external tanged plates. See 2ND/3RD CLUTCH PLATE APPLICATION
. Install backing plate and snap ring.2ND/3RD CLUTCH PLATE APPLICATION
Application Quantity 2nd Clutch Internal Tanged 5 External Tanged 4 3rd Clutch Internal Tanged 4 External Tanged 3 - Using both Clutch Checking Weights (SA9111T-1 and SA9111T-2), place weights on top of clutch backing plate. See Figure . Apply 80 psi (550 kPa) of compressed air to each clutch fluid passage and check operation. Using a dial indicator, check clutch end play.
- End play for 2nd clutch should be .060-.086" (1.52-2.18 mm). End play for 3rd clutch should be .046-.061" (1.17-1.55 mm). If end play is not as specified, selective size snap rings are available from .063-.113" (1.60-2.87 mm) in .007" (.18 mm) increments.
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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.