While in the process of getting the transmission out, I noticed my cradle was badly rusted. Long story short, I would prefer to get this bolt out with the tranny removed from the car. If the transmission still shifts ok you should have the fluid changed every 60,000 miles at least. All valve body units are sealed by CarSaturn and will not be accepted if returned with broken seal. Hey funny you just posted this because i just recently dropped my transmission through the driver side with out pulling the motor and it was not to bad, just wrestling it out by myself was the hard part.
It's already a real tight fit without anything hanging off of it. The first part took only a few hours. Last issue that I have noticed is that sitting over the winter, my gas tank strap rusted and gave out, and is completely broke. Thank goodness for this forum! Click the reputation button near the bottom left corner of this message box. For the whole assembly to be replaced it should have been only like 1.
The transmission is not junk. Please make sure to read the product description below and in particular match the engine size and number of speed with your vehicle's specifications. It is light pink if your tranny is still in good shape and absolutely has a dipstick. Rate the quality of this post and help tfgorman reputation points. Double check that it is properly lifted and wont fall on you while working.
It wouldnt go into reverse. Use the small plastic tool to disconnet the existing line nearest the throttle-body. The second part, close to 5. Was not abused, this was a premature trans. I found it on www.
Once it is done coming out, you know it's full. My previous response was based on the only other car I have owned that was a 5 speed. The link helps me out a ton. If you are experiencing rough shifting or hesitation, change the fluid and filter or have it done. If it is a rear-wheel-drive vehicle you should see a transmission dipstick near the back of the engine. My tranny has developed a bad leak from under the inspection cover.
I suspect the dealer had morons working there, but now it is no longer a Saturn Dealer. It took him the better part of the day to do both parts. All seems fine now, no cutting or welding needed. Well - got the transmission out and engine cradle out this weekend. Take it to a trusted independent or Saturn dealer.
Not only is it not a legit nut, but it's not fun to replace either. The valve body's booster valve is worn down and won't create pressure. Click the reputation button near the bottom left corner of this message box. I think it is original 200,000+ miles. Click the reputation button near the bottom left corner of this message box. The 2nd answer makes no sense. I got the nut repaired for the cradle bolt.
If this is an older Saturn, it is likely a red-colored filter that looks much like an oil filter. When automatic transmission clutches slip they produce heat that burns the fluid. My ball joints and tie-rods are somewhat new, and my bearings sound good right now, so hopefully if I did get an alignment done now I wouldn't have to touch anything on the front end for a while after aligning. Remove the bolts for the driver side of the cradle. Transmission fluid should be bright red.
My tires are new and I don't want to ruin them. It may be necessary to loosen or remove bracket to get old filter out. The transmission does not use engine oil or else you would be buying 2 jugs of oil for your oil changes. The same vehicle could have a slightly different transmission model and use a different fluid. The clutch was done at the Saturn dealer in Pleasanton, and shortly after a clip fell off and wouldn't shift, now it's hard to get in any gear while running or in traffic. Click the reputation button near the bottom left corner of this message box.