Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page): Transmission: Clutches: Adjustments: Notes

1998 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Notes
CAUTION: DO NOT use mineral or paraffin base oil in clutch hydraulic system. Damage to rubber parts in cylinders will occur.

Hydraulic clutch system automatically adjusts clutch pedal free play, clutch pedal height and amount of clutch release. Manual adjustment is not required. If necessary to fill reservoir, fill until fluid level is .35-.47" (9-12 mm) from top of reservoir. To determine if hydraulic system is okay, go to CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVELΒ  .

RENDER: 1.0x

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