Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000SC2 AUTOMATIC, MP6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATION4T40-E & 4T45-E TRANSAXLEREMOVAL ("J" BODY)
2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6
Removal ("J" Body)
2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Removal ("J" Body)
- Disconnect battery cables, and remove battery. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor. Disconnect air duct hose from intake plenum. Position relay center and cable aside, and remove air cleaner assembly. Remove upper radiator filler panel.
- Install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Disconnect transaxle wiring harness from transaxle and park/neutral position switch. Remove screw from front coolant pipe bracket (to allow freedom of movement). Remove 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts and one stud. Remove 2 top bolts from transaxle mount.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front wheel. Remove left front fender liner. Disconnect engine strut from lower engine mount. Disconnect front and rear oxygen sensors and wiring harness from shift cable bracket and retaining clips. Remove front exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor wires from front wheels, and unclip clips from frame. Remove lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Separate tie rods from steering knuckles. Separate ball joints from knuckles. Unclip brake line from retainers on suspension support frame clips. Remove power steering lines from steering gear, and plug openings.
- Remove bolt retaining power steering line to right side of front suspension support brace. Remove front suspension support brace. Remove right engine splash shield. Disconnect ABS harness form lower control arms. Remove engine mount strut. Remove brake pipe from retainers on support frame, if necessary. Remove power steering hoses from steering gear. Lower vehicle until crossmember rest on jackstands. Remove bolts, and raise vehicle off crossmember.
- Remove 2 engine support brace-to-transaxle bolts located at right side of transaxle output shaft. Disconnect shift cable from shift linkage. Disconnect cable from bracket. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Lower vehicle. Remove air inlet duct from throttle body. Remove top starter bolt. Raise vehicle. Remove lower starter bolt, connections, and remove starter.
- Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts. Remove transaxle oil cooler lines by removing bracket-to-transaxle case nut. Disconnect VSS harness connector. Disconnect transaxle output shafts from transaxle, and wire aside.
- Remove 2 transaxle bracket-to-body bolts. Remove 2 bracket-to-transaxle bolts. Remove wiring harness from body. Lower vehicle. Remove 2 transaxle-to-body bracket bolts. Lower transaxle, along with engine support fixture, enough to remove transaxle.
- Raise vehicle. Remove 2 retaining bolts and bracket. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Support transaxle with appropriate jack. Separate engine and transaxle. Remove transaxle from vehicle.
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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.