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A/T Oil Filter - Revised Torque Specifications

BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-09

ISSUE 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