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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1993SC L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDRIVE AXLES, BEARINGS AND JOINTSAXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRINTERMEDIATE DRIVE AXLE
1993 Saturn SC L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9
Intermediate Drive Axle
1993 Saturn SC L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9SECTION Intermediate Drive Axle
FRONT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove right side drive axle as described under ``Drive Axle, Replace.''
3. On DOHC engine models, remove intermediate shaft support bracket to intake manifold bracket fasteners.
4. On all models, remove starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket fastener.
5. Remove intermediate shaft support bracket to engine block fasteners.
6. Remove intermediate drive assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install transaxle seal protector tool No. SA91112T or equivalent, Fig. 10.
2. Install intermediate driveshaft into transaxle. Do not contact oil seal with shaft splines. The splines can damage oil seal.
3. After intermediate driveshaft splines have safely passed transaxle oil seal, remove seal protector and fully seat intermediate driveshaft into transaxle.
4. Install intermediate driveshaft to engine block. Torque bolts to 40 lb ft
5. On DOHC engine models, install intermediate shaft support bracket to intake manifold bracket. Torque bolts to 33 lb ft
6. On all models, install starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket. Torque bolts to 22 lb ft
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove right side drive axle as described under ``Drive Axle, Replace.''
3. On DOHC engine models, remove intermediate shaft support bracket to intake manifold bracket fasteners.
4. On all models, remove starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket fastener.
5. Remove intermediate shaft support bracket to engine block fasteners.
6. Remove intermediate drive assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 10 Transaxle Seal Protector Installed In Transaxle:
1. Install transaxle seal protector tool No. SA91112T or equivalent, Fig. 10.
2. Install intermediate driveshaft into transaxle. Do not contact oil seal with shaft splines. The splines can damage oil seal.
3. After intermediate driveshaft splines have safely passed transaxle oil seal, remove seal protector and fully seat intermediate driveshaft into transaxle.
4. Install intermediate driveshaft to engine block. Torque bolts to 40 lb ft
5. On DOHC engine models, install intermediate shaft support bracket to intake manifold bracket. Torque bolts to 33 lb ft
6. On all models, install starter motor bracket to intermediate shaft bracket. Torque bolts to 22 lb ft
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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.