How to get air out of your clutch?
To remove the air from your clutch system you need to push or pull the air down through the fluid line to the bleeder valve on the slave cylinder. To keep things clean you should attach a tube to the nipple on the bleeder valve. If you use a clear tube it can be easy to see when all the air has exited the system.
Can you remove the slave cylinder from a Saturn clutch?
Remove the clutch slave cylinder. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic lines. The Saturn clutch hydraulics are a closed system and are not meant to be serviced. If you accidentally pull one of these lines you will need to buy new hydraulics from Saturn. Do NOT step on the clutch with the slave cylinder removed.
Where is the clutch on a Saturn s?
On the top of the transmission is the upper locator bracket/mount. It connects the transmission to one of the two ‘dogbone’ style motor mounts. Remove the two bolts that secure the bracket to the transmissions and lift it up out of the way.
Do you need a Haynes Manual to replace a Saturn clutch?
These instructions are a conglomeration of several other how-to documents, Saturn FSMs, shop manuals, online postings and other sources of information. These instructions should not be considered a stand alone document and should be used in conjuction with an FSM, Haynes, or Chiltons manual.
Where are the shifter cables on a Saturn s?
Disconnect the shifter cables from the shifter tower and remove them from the transmission bell housing. The cables are attached to the shifter tower by small clips that should just slide off.
Remove the clutch slave cylinder. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic lines. The Saturn clutch hydraulics are a closed system and are not meant to be serviced. If you accidentally pull one of these lines you will need to buy new hydraulics from Saturn. Do NOT step on the clutch with the slave cylinder removed.
What is the clutch assembly in a Saturn Ion?
by Frank Whittemore. The clutch assembly in a Saturn Ion is hydraulic system and consists of a master cylinder, the hydraulic line and the slave cylinder. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the master cylinder is actuated. This transmits force through the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder, which disengages the clutch.
These instructions are a conglomeration of several other how-to documents, Saturn FSMs, shop manuals, online postings and other sources of information. These instructions should not be considered a stand alone document and should be used in conjuction with an FSM, Haynes, or Chiltons manual.
How big should the clutch be on a Saturn s?
Much easier if you have a hoist to run the car up and down. Assuming that you don’t so try and get the car as high into the air as you can, SAFELY OF COURSE. 15-18 inches between the rear subframe and the floor is probably a good compromise.