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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 5AT 🢒 Torque Converter Housing Disassemble

Tools Required

    • J 26941 Bushing and Bearing Remover
    •  J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover - 2-3 in
    •  J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
    • DT 46424 Bearing Puller
    • SA9133T Axle Seal Puller
    • SA9133T-1 Axle Seal Puller Adapter

    Object Number: 1203380 Size: SH
  1. Using the J 26941  (3), SA9133T  (1) and SA9133T-1  (2), remove the torque converter seal (116) from the torque converter housing (150).

    2. Important: Ensure the jaws of the J 26941 do not catch on the other side of the bearing bore.

  2. Using the J 26941  (3), SA9133T  (1) and SA9133T-1  (2), remove the torque converter bearing (115) from the torque converter housing (150).

    3. Object Number: 1203383 Size: SH
  3. Inspect the output shaft front bearing (136) for wear or damage. Do not reuse the bearing after the bearing is removed. Replace the bearing if necessary.
  4. Using the J 26941  (2), SA9133T  (1) and SA9133T-1 , remove the output shaft front bearing (136) from the torque converter housing (150).
  5. By hand, remove the output shaft lube feed plate (135) from the torque converter housing (150).

    6. Object Number: 1203386 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 1st/2nd clutch shaft intermediate bearing retainer bolt (133) from the torque converter housing (150).
  7. Remove the intermediate bearing retainer (132) and the front bearing retainer washer (131).

    8. Object Number: 1203387 Size: SH
  8. Using the J 29369-2  (2), SA9133T and SA9133T-1  (1), remove the 1st/2nd clutch shaft intermediate bearing (130) from the torque converter housing (150).

    9. Object Number: 1357930 Size: SH
  9. Using the J 29369-1 by hand, remove the 1st/2nd clutch shaft lube feed collar (129) from the torque converter housing (150).
  10. Remove the 1st/2nd clutch shaft lube feed collar seals (128).

    11. Object Number: 1203389 Size: SH
  11. Using the J 29369-1  (1), SA9133T  (2) and SA9133T-1  (3), remove the 1st/2nd clutch shaft front bearing (127) from the torque converter housing (150).
  12. Inspect the bearing for wear or damage. Replace the bearing if necessary.

    13. Object Number: 1203894 Size: SH
  13. Using the J 29369-1  (2), SA9133T  (3) and SA9133T-1  (1), remove the 3rd clutch shaft front bearing (138).
  14. Remove the 3rd clutch shaft lube feed plate (139).
  15. Inspect the bearing for wear or damage. Replace the bearing if necessary.

    16. Object Number: 1344603 Size: SH
  16. Using the DT 46424  (1) and SA9133T-1  (2), remove the park pawl actuator shaft front bearing (134) from the transmission torque converter housing (150).
  17. Inspect the bearing for wear or damage. Replace the bearing if necessary.

    18. Object Number: 1344607 Size: SH
  18. Remove the magnetic chip collector (137) from the torque converter housing (150).
  19. Clean and inspect the magnet.

    20. If there is heavy build up on the magnet, determine the cause of this build-up and correct as needed.

  20. If the chip collector is damaged, replace the complete assembly.

    21. Object Number: 1507146 Size: SH
  21. Remove the fluid baffle bolts (125).
  22. Remove the fluid baffle (124).

    23. Object Number: 1507152 Size: SH
  23. Inspect the front differential bearing race (901) for damage or excessive wear.
  24. Using a hammer and punch, remove the front differential tapered front roller bearing race (901) and (900) from the torque converter housing (150)

    25. Tap lightly and evenly around the race, the race will slide out if kept even to the bore.


    Object Number: 1363310 Size: SH
  25. Using a hammer and punch, remove the transfer case input shaft seal (118) from the torque converter housing (150).

    26. Object Number: 1205922 Size: SH
  26. Using a hammer and punch, remove the front wheel drive shaft fluid seal (117) from the torque converter housing (150).

    27. Object Number: 1507153 Size: SH
  27. Remove the case plug (147) with the sealing washer (148).
  28. Remove the 8 fluid pressure test hole plugs (67) with sealing washer (78).

    29. Object Number: 1507154 Size: SH
  29. Clean the torque converter housing in solvent and air dry. Ensure that all cleaning solvent is removed from the fluid passages.
  30. Inspect the torque converter housing for being broken or cracked.
  31. Inspect the control valve body mounting surface for damage.
  32. Inspect the following bearing bores for cracks or a spun bearing:
    33. • 1st/2nd clutch shaft front bearing (1)
    • 1st/2nd clutch shaft intermediate bearing (2)
    • Output shaft front bearing (3)
    • Front differential bearing race (4)
    • 3rd clutch shaft front bearing (5)
    • Torque converter bearing (6)
  33. Replace the torque converter housing if any of the above conditions are found.
  34. Inspect the sealing surfaces for damage.
  35. Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
  36. Inspect the transmission to torque converter housing mounting surface for damage.
  37. Inspect the case threaded bolt holes for damage.
  38. Repair any damaged threads.