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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 Astra 🢒 Transmission 🢒 Automatic Transmission - AF17-4 🢒 Rotational Torque Measurement

Special Tools

KM 6037 Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2002781 Size: SH
  1. Install the front differential assembly (13) into the transmission case assembly (17).

    2. Object Number: 2002782 Size: SH
  2. Install the torque converter housing (10) onto the transmission case assembly.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2002527 Size: SH
  3. Temporally tighten the 15 torque converter housing bolts (801, 802, 813). Torque the bolts uniformly. Tighen bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

    4. Object Number: 2002783 Size: SH
  4. Rotate the differential in both directions to snug the bearing down.
  5. Using KM 6037 adapter and a torque meter, measure the preload (at starting) of the side bearings.
    6. • Starting Torque (New Bearing) 0.78-1.37 N·m (6.90-12.13 lb in).
    • Starting Torque (Reused Bearing) 0.39-0.69 N·m (3.45-6.11 lb in).
  6. If the preload is not within specification, remove the differential from the transaxle case. Re-select adjusting shim. Refer to Shim Size Specifications.