A/T Oil Filter - Revised Torque Specifications
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-09ISSUE DATE March, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Transaxle-02
CORPORATION NO.: 99-07-30-006
SUBJECT:
Service Information on a Design Change to the Automatic Transaxle Oil Filter Assembly and a Revised Torque Specification
MODELS AFFECTED:
1999 Saturn vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles (MP6/MP7)
PURPOSE:
A change has been made during 1999 model year production to the automatic transaxle oil filter assembly to improve sealing effectiveness. This change involves a new torque specification for the oil filter.
The new transaxle oil filter assembly (P/N 21003361) is red in color with white lettering. The installation instructions on side of filter should be read prior to installing filter.
The torque specification has been revised to the following:
Torque: Gasket contact plus an additional 1 to 1-1/2 turns
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21003361 Filter Asm - A/Trns Oil