M/T - Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt Update
BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-10ISSUE DATE: February, 2002
CATEGORY TYPE: Transaxle
CATEGORY: Clutch
CORPORATION NO.: 02-07-29-002
SUBJECT:
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt Change Notification and Related Service Manual and Quick Reference Specifications Guide Updates for Incorrect Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Torque Specifications
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 Saturn L-Series (M79), 2001-2002 L-Series (MU3), and 2002 VUE (MG3) vehicles equipped with manual transaxles
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a bolt change to the Clutch Pressure Plate and related Service Manual and Quick Reference Specifications Guide updates for incorrect Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel torque specifications.
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt Change Information
The M7 bolt has changed from a 1st design (11 mm) head without a collar (1) to a 2nd design (10 mm) head with a collar (2). The bolt has been changed to improve performance and durability. The new bolt torque is 24 N.m (ft-lbs.).
If a 1st design bolt requires replacement, all bolts must be replaced with the 2nd design to 31 low proper engine flywheel balance.
Service Manual and Quick Reference Specifications Guide Updates for Incorrect Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Torque Specifications
Please obtain all of the Transaxle Service Manuals and Quick Reference Specifications Guides listed below and make the necessary corrections as indicated.
After the corrections have been made, the torque specification should read as follows:
Torque:
Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts: 24 N.m (18 ft-lbs)
1. 2000-2001 L-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual
^ Page 28 Specifications, Torque. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
^ Page 206. Cross out the Torque: Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
2. 2002 L-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual
^ Page 32 Specifications, Manual Transaxle Torque Specifications. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
^ Page 210. Cross out the Torque: Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
3. 2002 VUE Transaxle Service Manual
^ Page 52 Specifications, Transaxle Torque Charts. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
^ Page 134. Cross out the Torque: Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
4. 2001-2002 L-Series Quick Reference Specifications Guide
^ Page 433 Torque Spec Description. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
^ Page 435 Torque Spec Description. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
5. 2002 VUF Quick Reference Specifications Guide
^ Page 268 Torque Spec Description. Cross out the Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts specifications.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
11519056 Bolt/Screw - Clu Press Plt
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