Installation Procedure

2006 Saturn Vue Red Line, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Filter Assembly
    GM735400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new filter assembly.
  2. Install the locating pins, if removed.
  3. Fig 2: Clutch Drum & Pinion Shaft
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  4. Install the clutch drum (1) to the pinion shaft (2) by shaking the drum while rotating the drum back and forth to engage the splines of the pump rotor and bushing.
  5. Fig 3: Clutch Drum Oil Seal
    GM1253122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. When properly engaged, the clutch drum will be fully seated against the clutch drum oil seal (1).
  7. Fig 4: RDM Housing Sealing Surface
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  8. Apply a continuous bead of sealer Saturn P/N 12346240 of equal height and width to the RDM housing sealing surface.

    Specification:Β  Apply sealer to a height and width of 2.5 mm (0.098 in).

  9. IMPORTANT: Do not disturb the sealer bead applied to the RDM sealing surface.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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