A/T - Valvebody Cover Gasket Installation
BULLETIN NO.: 95-T-25AISSUE DATE: December, 1995
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Transaxle-03
CORPORATION NO.: 5871O2R
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. Updated information is shown by asterisks.
MODELS AFFECTED:
*1991-1996* Saturns equipped with MP6/MP7 automatic transaxles
PURPOSE:
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(R) 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(R) will be used in production on all automatic transaxle valvebody gaskets built after and including VIN TZ156645. This Loctite(R) will be red in color, and changing to a blue color as running change during the 1996 model year.*
IMPORTANT:
The following procedure is included in the "1996 Automatic Transaxle Service Manual."
PROCEDURE
1. Whenever the valvebody cover gasket is removed, clean transaxle case and valvebody cover sealing surfaces with Saturn Choke and Brake Cleaner (P/N 21007127) or equivalent, applied with a clean shop towel. If necessary, use a gasket scraper to remove gasket from surfaces.
2. Remove plastic wrap from new valvebody cover gasket package, leaving valvebody cover gasket on cardboard.
3. Using the cardboard for a clean and dry surface, apply a thin layer of Loctite(R) 515 Sealant (Saturn P/N 21005993) or equivalent to both sides of the valvebody cover gasket. (A small roller or brush can be used to apply sealant to valvebody cover gasket.)
4. Align the valvebody cover gasket on the valvebody cover and install on the transaxle case.
*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.
5. Lubricate fastener threads with Saturn Transaxle Fluid. Wipe off excessive fluid and install fasteners.
6. When installing the valvebody cover bolts, make sure to properly torque the valvebody cover bolts using the torque sequence shown.
Torque: 10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
7. Repeat the torque sequence performed in step 6 to make up for any gasket relaxation.*
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21001683 Gasket - Valvebody Cover
21005993 Sealant 515 - Loctite(R)
21007127 Cleaner-Choke and Brake