Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Labor Times

2009 Saturn VUE AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
4 Speed
Oil Leak, Diagnosis0.50.0BIncludes: Clean And Dry Outside Of Case And Operating Unit To Determine Point Of Leakage.
Transaxle, Diagnosis1.80.0BIncludes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required.
6 Speed
Oil Leak, Diagnosis0.50.0BIncludes: Clean And Dry Outside Of Case And Operating Unit To Determine Point Of Leakage.
Transaxle, Diagnosis1.80.0BIncludes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required.
Replace
4 Speed
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts6.00.0B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts6.60.0B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
6 Speed
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts10.80.0B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts11.48.2B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
Overhaul/Rebuild
4 Speed14.80.0B
NOTE
To Overhaul Valve Body, Add1.40.0B
To Overhaul Differential, Add1.00.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
6 Speed19.60.0B
NOTE
To Overhaul Valve Body, Add1.40.0B
To Overhaul Differential, Add1.00.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
RENDER: 1.0x

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