Valvebody Assembly

IMPORTANT:
Be sure all parts are clean and free of lint and dirt. Valvebody should be assembled in a clean area.

1. Install new spacer plate gaskets on spacer plate.





2. Install two transaxle check balls in lower valvebody, on top of springs (refer to illustration).

3. Install new spacer plate on top of lower valvebody and transaxle check balls.

4. Install transaxle check ball on top of spacer plate.





5. Position new upper control valvebody assembly onto spacer plate (and check balls), and install the one bolt holding the two halves of the valvebody together.

IMPORTANT:
The dowel bolts must be placed in the holes shown to align the upper valvebody to the lower valvebody.

Torque: 11 Nm (97 in-lbs)

6. Lube actuator 0-rings.

7. Install actuators using a twisting motion.





8. Check connector plate terminals with a # 43 (2.25 mm) drill bit. There should be a slight drag on the shank. If there is no drag, replace the connector plate.





9. Align the actuator pins to the connector plate.

10. Install the actuator cover.





11. Install return exhaust diverter.





IMPORTANT:
Clean and lubricate all bolts with Saturn Transaxle Fluid. Wipe off excess fluid and install bolts.

12. Install the actuator cover bolts and finger tighten.





NOTICE:
Over-torquing bolts can cause valves to bind.

13. Torque actuator cover bolts using torque sequence shown.

Torque: 11 Nm (97 in-lbs)

14. Install detent arm and bolt.

Torque: 11 Nm (97 in-lbs)

IMPORTANT:
If parts were replaced to repair a line pressure condition, use the Saturn service stall system (SSS) to reset the adaptives before driving vehicle.

15. Install valvebody according to procedures in the appropriate year automatic transaxle service -manual.

16. If VIN breakpoint is before and including TZ392192, install valvebody cover using Loctite� 515 Gasket Eliminator Sealant (P/N 21005993) or equivalent. (Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 95-T-25A [corporation number 587102R] for information on using Loctite(R) 515 Gasket Eliminator Sealant or equivalent for valvebody cover installation.)