Subject: | Service Manual Update on Automatic Transaxle Valvebody Cover Gasket Installation. Due to revision in the affected model years and the addition of a VIN breakpoint and added information, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 95-T-25, which should be discarded. |
Models: | 1991-1996 Saturns equipped with MP6/MP7 automatic transaxles |
This bulletin updates the service procedure for installation of the automatic transaxle valvebody cover gasket.
When installing the automatic transaxle valvebody cover gasket, apply a thin layer of Loctite 515 Gasket Eliminator Sealant (Saturn P/N 21005993) or equivalent, to both sides of the new gasket according to the procedures in this bulletin. The sealant helps prevent transaxle fluid weepage or leaks at the valvebody cover gasket.
Important: Loctite will be used in production on all automatic transaxle valvebody gaskets built after including VIN TZ156645. This Loctite will be red in color, and changing to a blue color as a running change during the 1996 model year.
Important: The following procedure is included in the "1996 Automatic Transaxle Service Manual."
Notice: When installing the valvebody cover, it is important to clean and lubricate fasteners with Saturn Transaxle Fluid, of sufficient clamp load of the gasket will not be achieved.
Tighten
Tighten nut to 10 N·m (188 in lb)
21001683 | Gasket - Valvebody Cover |
21005993 | Sealant 515 - Loctite |
21007127 | Cleaner - Choke and Brake |