Where should the clutch biting point be?
The bite point is usually around half way through the clutches working travel (around mid-way from fully pressed to fully released).
How do you find the biting point of a clutch?
Finding the biting point Place your right foot to the accelerator pedal and hold it steady. As you slowly start to lift your left foot off the clutch, you’ll feel the engine and wheels starting to engage and may see the front of the bonnet rise a little.
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.
What’s the best way to adjust a hydraulic clutch?
Your first step in adjusting a hydraulic clutch is to locate the slave-cylinder pushrod and determine if it is adjustable or not. The only way to adjust a hydraulic clutch is by adjusting the length of the slave-cylinder pushrod. If your pushrod is not adjustable, you may be able to find a suitable replacement at a junkyard that you can install.