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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - AF33-5 (M45) 🢒 Input Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 951451 Size: SH
  1. Record all preset radio stations.

    2. Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

  2. Remove the battery.
    3. 2.1. Remove the battery cover.
    2.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    2.3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    2.4. Loosen the battery hold-down screw and remove the battery.

    Object Number: 951487 Size: SH
  3. Remove the battery cooling box. Refer to Battery Cooling Box removal procedure in the General Information section in this service manual.
  4. Remove the battery tray bracket.

    5. Object Number: 955475 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage the input speed sensor or the transaxle case.

  5. Disconnect the wiring harness from the input speed sensor.
  6. Remove the input speed sensor bolt.
  7. Remove the input speed sensor.
  8. Remove the input speed sensor O-ring.

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply automatic transaxle fluid to the new input speed sensor O-ring.
  2. Install the new input speed sensor O-ring onto the input speed sensor.
  3. Install the input speed sensor onto the transaxle case assembly.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the input speed sensor bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the input speed sensor bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb-in).

  5. Connect the wiring harness to the input speed sensor.

    6. Object Number: 951487 Size: SH
  6. Install the battery tray bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N·m(12 lb-ft)

  7. Install the battery cooling box. Refer to the Battery Cooling Box installation procedure located in this service manual.