Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the mainshaft (603) for the following conditions:
- Worn or damaged splines
- Bearing journals for excessive wear or damage
- Damaged threads
- Oil passage seal grooves for nicks, scratches, or other damage
- Inspect the 1st/2nd/3rd drive gear (641) for the following conditions:
- Excessive wear to the teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Looseness on the mainshaft
- Replace the mainshaft (603) if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the following components for wear or damage:
- 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub thrust bearing (619)
- 5th/reverse drive gear (620)
- 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub inner bearing (621)
- 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub thrust bearing (622)
- 5th/reverse drive gear and clutch hub bearing race (623)
- Mainshaft front bearing (601)
- Replace any faulty parts.
- Inspect the 4th drive gear (607) for the following conditions:
- Excessive wear to the teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Inspect the 4th drive gear and clutch hub bearing (606) for wear or damage.
- Replace any faulty parts.