Saturn Clutch Replacement
Clutch shortcut
First, both axles were removed. Motor mounts and attachments were then separated in order to create about 6-8 inches of space between the rear of the engine and the bell-housing. Once space has been created, two people are required for further work. One turns the crank and the other person loosens the pressure plate bolts. Once the pressure plate has been loosened, the clutch can be removed. Replacement work will be done in the reverse order.
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Thanks ! I've done the same job from the top but it looks like you can achieve more clearance doing it from below like you are doing. One thing I would recommend is when turning the flywheel to align the pressure plate bolts, turn the engine clockwise to be certain not to lose the oil pump prime by turning it backwards. For those wondering, the car in the video is the original "S" series from 1991-2002. (The GOOD ones)
This applies to the older sl and sc series Saturn's with the 1.9 engine. Of you have an ion or vie with tht 2.2, unfortunately there isn't a shortcut such as this and subframe removal has to occur
This is at least enough info to know that it can be done without a whole trans removal. If anyone has more questions past this, you should just pay to have a shop do it
Just had the slave cylinder replaced on '04 Vue, they removed the trans from underneath, didn't touch the engine
Thanks for all the help, "Guru".
It'll be good if u start from beginning to ending, would be much helpful.
I have a 98 SC2 when you say you motor mounts and attachments were separated? What all did that entail exhaust/ac connections other? Was the engine supported topside by some sort of apparatus to slid it forward? Was this done after separating bellhousing? I do not have a lift so will raising car and using jack stands.
Okay so what year is this ? Can it be done on 05 saturn ion1 5spd manual ? In middle of project , any help would be very much appreciated
What model saturn was this. They are all very similar. I have an 07 vue on the lift right now and trying to decide if I wanna pull the subframe out or try this which looks way easier.
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How did you do that? I'm sure that's not a short answer, but I'd greatly appreciate it as it would save me the recommended 14 hours. Thanks!
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