GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 ION 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed 🢒 Transmission Rear Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    2. Object Number: 513914 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear cover bolts.
  3. Remove the rear cover.
  4. Inspect the oil guide for damage and replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 514887 Size: SH
  1. Install sealant to the rear cover. For the sealant part number, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

    2. Object Number: 513914 Size: SH

    Important: The oil guide only installs in one direction. Ensure the oil guide is completely seated in the gear shafts.

  2. Install the oil guide.

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

  3. Install the rear cover.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.