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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000SL2 AUTOMATIC, MP6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS3T40
2000 Saturn SL2 Automatic, MP6
Torque Specifications: 3T40
2000 Saturn SL2 Automatic, MP6SECTION 3T40
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3T40)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalytic Converter Flange Bolt | 22 (30) | |||
| Crossmember Bolt | 81 (110) | |||
| Drive Axle Nut | 148 (200) | |||
| Engine Mount Strut Bolt | (1) 74 (100) | |||
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut | 33 (45) | |||
| Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt | 30 (40) | |||
| Lower Control Arm | ||||
| Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut | 48 (65) | |||
| Front Mounting Bolt | 79 (107) | |||
| Rear Mounting Bolt | 125 (170) | |||
| Power Steering Line-To-Steering Gear | 20 (27) | |||
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 13 (17) | |||
| Starter Bolt | 37 (50) | |||
| Suspension Support Brace Bolt | 53 (72) | |||
| Tie Rod | ||||
| Ball Stud Nut (NEW) | 33 (45) | |||
| Jam (Adjuster) Nut | 55 (75) | |||
| Torque Converter-To-Flywheel Bolt | 46 (62) | |||
| Transaxle | ||||
| Bracket-To-Body Bolt | 66 (90) | |||
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt & Stud | 66 (90) | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut | 103 (140) | |||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||
| Cooler Pipe | 71 (8) | |||
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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.