Difficulty with Manual Transaxle Shifting Into Gear While Engine is Running

Some customers may comment they have difficulty shifting the transaxle into gear.

Clutch pressure plate sensing ring may be cracked.

Remove transaxle and replace the clutch cover assembly (P/N 21120532). Replace clutch disc (P/N 21120533) as part of procedure.

1. Verify that the VIN is within the range specified on the cover page of this bulletin.
2. Attempt to shift vehicle into any gear while the engine is running.

2.1.	If the vehicle can be shifted into gear, but is difficult to shift, refer to the Diagnostic section of the 2000-2002 S-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.

2.2.	If the clutch is inoperative, or shifting cannot be performed while the engine is running, proceed to step 3.

3. Remove transaxle from vehicle. Refer to "Transaxle Removal" procedure in the 2000-2002 S-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.
4. Remove clutch cover assembly. Refer to "Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover, and Flywheel Removal and Inspection" procedure in the Clutch section of the 2000-2002 S-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.
5. Obtain replacement clutch cover assembly (P/N 21120532) including clutch disc (P/N 21120533) and reassemble clutch system. Refer to "Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover, and Flywheel Installation" procedure in the Clutch section of the 2000-2002 S-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.
6. Install transaxle into vehicle. Refer to Refer to "Transaxle Installation" procedure in the 2000-2002 S-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.
7. Drive the vehicle to verify that the condition has been corrected.

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for K3170, or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate electronic labor time guide.