2. Case

ASSEMBLY





1. Install input and output bearing snap rings in the case.
2. Expand the snap rings with snap ring pliers and slide input and output bearings into bearing bores. Snap ring grooves on bearings should be up on output shaft and down on input shaft.





3. If a new case is being installed or if the filter bypass valve was removed for any reason, install a new valve into case using a socket with the same outer diameter as the bypass valve.





4. Install filter tub if removed or if new case is being installed
Torque:
Transaxle Filter Tube: 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)





5. Install manual shift shaft oil seal using a bolt, nut and washer that will not damage the bore.





6. Install reverse idler gear spacer (O-ring) onto one end of reverse idler shaft.
7. Lube and install reverse idler gear bearing.
8. Install reverse idler gear spacer (O-ring) on opposite end of shaft.

IMPORTANT: Chamfer side of gear goes toward rear of case.

9. Install reverse idler gear into case.

IMPORTANT: Apply petroleum jelly on case and O-rings and install shaft using a twisting motion.

10. Lube reverse idler gear spacers (O-rings) and install shaft through gear into case. Use a twisting motion and make sure O-ring stays in position. The end of the shaft with the flat should be up.

NOTICE: A bolt may be used to pull the pins into position.

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

11. Install case-to-end cover dowel pins if necessary.
Torque:
Case-to-End Cover Dowel Pins: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)