SW L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1993)
Valve Body: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Valvebody Cover Gasket Installation
BULLETIN NO.: 95-T-25A
ISSUE DATE: December, 1995
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Transaxle-03
CORPORATION NO.: 5871O2R
SUBJECT:
Service Manual Update on Automatic Transaxle Valvebody Cover
Gasket Installation
Due to revision in the affected model years and the addition of a VIN breakpoint and added information, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 95-T-25, which
should be discarded. Updated information is shown by asterisks.
MODELS AFFECTED:
*1991-1996* Saturns equipped with MP6/MP7 automatic transaxles
PURPOSE:
This bulletin updates the service procedure for installation of the automatic transaxle valvebody cover gasket.
When installing the automatic transaxle valvebody cover gasket, apply a thin layer of Loctite(R) 515 Gasket Eliminator Sealant (Saturn P/N 21005993)
or equivalent, to both sides of the new gasket according to the procedures in this bulletin. The sealant helps prevent transaxle fluid weepage or leaks at
the valvebody cover gasket.
*IMPORTANT
Loctite(R) will be used in production on all automatic transaxle valvebody gaskets built after and including VIN TZ156645. This Loctite(R) will be
red in color, and changing to a blue color as running change during the 1996 model year.*
IMPORTANT:
The following procedure is included in the "1996 Automatic Transaxle Service Manual."
PROCEDURE
1.
Whenever the valvebody cover gasket is removed, clean transaxle case and valvebody cover sealing surfaces with Saturn Choke and Brake
Cleaner (P/N 21007127) or equivalent, applied with a clean shop towel. If necessary, use a gasket scraper to remove gasket from surfaces.
2.
Remove plastic wrap from new valvebody cover gasket package, leaving valvebody cover gasket on cardboard.