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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - VT25-E 🢒 No Reverse

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Input shaft assembly (509) pinion pins

Inspect for damage or walking. Replace the input shaft assembly (509). Refer to Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble .

Input shaft assembly (509) pinion gear thrust washers

Inspect for damage or wear - causing excessive end play and interference with other components. Replace the input shaft assembly (509). Refer to Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble .

Input shaft assembly (509)

Inspect for a broken tooth. Replace the input shaft assembly (509). Refer to Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble .

Reverse clutch assembly

Inspect for:

    • Damaged reverse clutch hub assembly (86)
    • Damaged or worn reverse clutch hub thrust washer (85)
    • Damaged or worn splines of the reverse clutch backing plate (91)
    • Broken or damaged retaining ring (92)
    • Worn splines or friction material in the reverse clutch plate assemblies (88, 89)
    • Damaged, loose or not holding retaining ring (84)
    • Damaged or worn reverse clutch spring assembly (83)

Refer to Reverse Clutch Removal .

Shaft splines on the variable drive pulley assembly (500)

Important: The variable drive pulley assembly (500), variable driven pulley assembly (106) and variable drive belt assembly (107) are usually replaced as a set if one or more of these components are damaged. Inspect each component as necessary.

Inspect for wear or damage. Replace the variable drive pulley assembly (500). Refer to Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble .

Variable drive belt assembly (107)

Important: The variable drive pulley assembly (500), variable driven pulley assembly (106) and variable drive belt assembly (107) are usually replaced as a set if one or more of these components are damaged. Inspect each component as necessary.

Inspect for wear or scoring. Replace the variable drive belt assembly (107). Refer to Drive Belt Installation .

Manual valve (202)

Inspect for wear, sticking or binding. Replace the manual valve (202). Refer to Control Valve Body Assembly Disassemble .

Forward and reverse clutch valve (304)

Inspect for wear, sticking or binding. Replace the forward and reverse clutch valve (304). Refer to Control Valve Body Assembly Disassemble .