Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page): Transmission: Clutches: Description

1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Description

Clutch assembly consists of a single-plate clutch disc and a diaphragm spring-type pressure plate. Hydraulic clutch release system consists of clutch pedal, clutch master cylinder, hydraulic damper, clutch actuator cylinder, clutch release fork and permanently-lubricated clutch release bearing.

Clutch master and actuator cylinders (and lines between these components) are serviced as an assembly. System is sealed and does not require bleeding. Bleed screw on actuator cylinder is used for factory fluid fill only.

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