Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: Sable AWD V6-3.5L (2008), Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986), Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998), Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988), Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2002), Sable V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (2005), Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
- Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T36 pages
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Shifter Interlock Actuator <--> [Shift Interlock Solenoid] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - AX4N Incorrect Resistance Specification
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle628 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - A/T36 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Shifter Interlock Actuator <--> [Shift Interlock Solenoid] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - AX4N Incorrect Resistance Specification
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Accumulator, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams2
  - Band, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Band Apply Servo, A/T › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Band Apply Servo: › 97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Customer Interest for Band Apply Servo: › 97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Diagrams › Coast Band Servo2
    Service and Repair › Coast Band Servo2 3 4
  - Bell Housing, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Case, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Case: › 97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Customer Interest for Case: › 97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
  - Channel Plate, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Clutch, A/T › Component Information82 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Clutch:6 pages
    98-10-7 › May › 98 › A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set2
    98-3-7 › Feb › 98 › A/T - Intermittent Neutral Condition/No Forward/Reverse
    97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Customer Interest for Clutch:6 pages
    98-10-7 › May › 98 › A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set2
    98-3-7 › Feb › 98 › A/T - Intermittent Neutral Condition/No Forward/Reverse
    97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Specifications › Direct Clutch2 3 4
    Diagrams › Direct Clutch2 3 4 5
    Testing and Inspection › Clutch, A/T2
    Service and Repair › Direct Clutch2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…59
  - Differential, Automatic Transaxle › Component Information15 pages
    Diagrams2
    Service and Repair › Differential Fluid Seals2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube › Component Information › Specifications
  - Drive Chain, A/T › Component Information13 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Chain Cover2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - A/T:5 pages
    06-14-4 › Jul › 06 › A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage2 3
    99-18-4 › Sep › 99 › A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
    98-3-8 › Feb › 98 › A/T - AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
    Customer Interest: › 99-18-4 › Sep › 99 › A/T - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder On Acceleration/Turns
    All Other Service Bulletins for Fluid - A/T:4 pages
    06-14-4 › Jul › 06 › A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage2 3
    98-3-8 › Feb › 98 › A/T - AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Fluid Condition Check2
    Service and Repair › Adding Fluid2 3
  - Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Locations2
  - Fluid Line/Hose, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Line Disconnect Tool Usage - at Radiator2 3 4
  - Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Fluid Pump, A/T › Component Information20 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
  - Lamps and Indicators - A/T6 pages
    Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Shift Indicator › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation › With Column Shifter2
    Service and Repair › With Column Shifter2
    Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Output Shaft, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Parking Pawl, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Parking Pawl:7 pages
    96S50 › Sep › 96 › Recall - A/T AX4S/AX4N Park Pawl Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6
    NHTSA96V166000 › Aug › 96 › Recall 96V166000: Parking Pawl Defect
    Recalls for Parking Pawl:7 pages
    96S50 › Sep › 96 › Recall - A/T AX4S/AX4N Park Pawl Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6
    NHTSA96V166000 › Aug › 96 › Recall 96V166000: Parking Pawl Defect
  - Planetary Gears, A/T › Component Information8 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Disassembly2 3 4 5
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T27 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Customer Interest for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Diagrams › With AX4N Transmission2 3
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Description and Operation › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
  - Shift Interlock, A/T7 pages
    Shift Interlock Cable › Component Information › Specifications2 3
    Shifter Interlock Actuator <--> [Shift Interlock Solenoid] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Shifter A/T › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3
  - Shift Linkage, A/T › Shift Cable, A/T › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › With Column Shift2 3 4
  - Speedometer Gear, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Sun Gear › Component Information10 pages
    Diagrams
    Service and Repair › Disassembly2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Thrust Washer/Bearing, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Torque Converter › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7
    Testing and Inspection › Flow of Diagnosis2 3 4 5
  - Torque Converter Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - AX4N Incorrect Resistance Specification
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Testing and Inspection › Flow of Diagnosis2 3
    Service and Repair › Backflushing and Cleaning2
  - Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Transmission Mount, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins200 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Mount:100 pages
    99-11-1 › Jun › 99 › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…96
    97-23-1 › Nov › 97 › Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping2 3 4
    Customer Interest: › 97-23-1 › Nov › 97 › Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Transmission Mount: › 99-11-1 › Jun › 99 › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…96
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Customer Interest for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Diagrams › With AX4N Transmission2 3
  - Transmission Pressure Test Port, A/T › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Description and Operation › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
  - Turbine Shaft, A/T › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Primary Pulley2 3
  - Valve Body, A/T › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Valve Body:5 pages
    98-10-7 › May › 98 › A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set2
    97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Customer Interest for Valve Body:5 pages
    98-10-7 › May › 98 › A/T - AX4N No 4th Gear/DTC's P0734/P0761/648 Set2
    97-9-12 › Apr › 97 › A/T - AX4S Extended/No 2-3 Shift2 3
    Service and Repair › Assembly2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- Clutch, M/T › Component Information › Specifications
- Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints246 pages
  - Axle Shaft Assembly38 pages
    Axle Shaft › Component Information32 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Axle Shaft: › 97-23-1 › Nov › 97 › Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Axle Shaft: › 97-23-1 › Nov › 97 › Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Flow of Diagnosis2
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    Constant Velocity Joint › Component Information4 pages
    Diagrams › Inboard Joint2 3
    Service and Repair › Cage Window
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot › Component Information2 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Indentation Removal
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information207 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins198 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing:99 pages
    99-11-1 › Jun › 99 › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…96
    97-18-4 › Sep › 97 › Radio - Am Band Static While Driving2 3
    Customer Interest: › 97-18-4 › Sep › 97 › Radio - Am Band Static While Driving2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 99-11-1 › Jun › 99 › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…96
    Description and Operation › Bearing2
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Flex Plate › Component Information › Specifications2 3
- Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T6 pages
  - Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Shift Indicator › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation › With Column Shifter2
    Service and Repair › With Column Shifter2
  - Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
- Manual Transmission/Transaxle106 pages
- Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain32 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T27 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Diagrams › With AX4N Transmission2 3
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Description and Operation › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
  - Sensors and Switches - M/T5 pages
    Transmission Speed Sensor, M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Specifications2 3
- Transmission Control Systems74 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T36 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Shifter Interlock Actuator <--> [Shift Interlock Solenoid] › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - AX4N Incorrect Resistance Specification
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T6 pages
    Overdrive Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Shift Indicator › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation › With Column Shifter2
    Service and Repair › With Column Shifter2
    Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain32 pages
    Sensors and Switches - A/T27 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Customer Interest for Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: › 96255 › Dec › 96 › Power Steering - Reduction of Assist While in Gear2
    Diagrams › With AX4N Transmission2 3
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Description and Operation › Temperature Sensor, Transmission Control2
    Sensors and Switches - M/T5 pages
    Transmission Speed Sensor, M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, M/T › Component Information › Specifications2 3
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections