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.
2000 Saturn SLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Manual Transaxle
- Special Tools
- Specifications
- Transaxle Fluid Capacities
- Sealers And Lubricants
- Gear Teeth Counts And Ratios
- Clutch, Clutch Controls And Flywheel Specifications
- Blocker Ring Clearance Specifications
- Axial Play Specifications
- Definitions Of Terms
- Diagnostics
- Case & Internal Components - Component Locations
- Output Shaft - Component Locations
- Input Shaft - Component Locations
- Shifter Forks, Control Housing & Components - Component Locations
- Differential Assembly - Component Locations
- Clutch Housing & Clutch Components - Component Locations
- Transaxle Fluid Level Checking Procedure
- Fluid Leak Diagnosis
- Manual Transaxle Performance Chart
- Manual Transaxle Hard To Shift Into Gear
- General Description
- Removal And Installation General Service Information
- Removing Rust Protection From Service Parts
- Lifting, Jacking, And Support Points
- Air Cleaner Housing And Duct Assembly
- Console
- Control Lever Boot Assembly (On-Vehicle)
- Shifter Control Assembly (On-Vehicle)
- Shift/Selector Cable (On-Vehicle)
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (On-Vehicle)
- Back-Up Lamp Switch (On-Vehicle)
- Shift Control Housing (On-Vehicle)
- Transaxle Fluid Changing Procedure (On-Vehicle)
- Left Side Axle Seal (On-Vehicle)
- Right Side Axle Seal (On-Vehicle)
- End Cover (On-Vehicle)
- 5TH Gear And 5TH/Reverse Synchronizer Assembly (On-Vehicle)
- Transaxle Removal
- Transaxle Disassembly/Assembly
- Notes
- Transaxle Disassemble
- Differential Disassembly
- Differential Assembly
- Output Shaft Roller Bearing Removal
- Input Shaft Roller (Quill) Bearing Removal
- Output Shaft Disassembly
- Output Shaft Assembly
- Output Shaft Clearance Measurement
- Gear Synchronizer Blocker Ring Inspection
- Input Shaft Disassembly
- Input Shaft Assembly
- Input Shaft Clearance Measurement
- Transaxle Assemble
- Transaxle Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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