Thanks ! I've done the same job from the top but it looks like you can achieve more clearance doing it from below like you are doing. One thing I would recommend is when turning the flywheel to align the pressure plate bolts, turn the engine clockwise to be certain not to lose the oil pump prime by turning it backwards. For those wondering, the car in the video is the original "S" series from 1991-2002. (The GOOD ones)
This is at least enough info to know that it can be done without a whole trans removal. If anyone has more questions past this, you should just pay to have a shop do it
There has to be a pilot bearing but if it wasn’t making noise I wouldn’t worry about replacing it when using this method. You should be able to get your finger to the bearing to check it . If there’s no obvious damage I’d just get a little grease on it and carry on with assembly.
What model saturn was this. They are all very similar. I have an 07 vue on the lift right now and trying to decide if I wanna pull the subframe out or try this which looks way easier.
First, both axles were removed. Motor mounts and attachments were then separated in order to create about 6-8 inches of space between the rear of the engine and the bell-housing. Once space has been created, two people are required for further work. One turns the crank and the other person loosens the pressure plate bolts. Once the pressure plate has been loosened, the clutch can be removed. Replacement work will be done in the reverse order.
This applies to the older sl and sc series Saturn's with the 1.9 engine. Of you have an ion or vie with tht 2.2, unfortunately there isn't a shortcut such as this and subframe removal has to occur
I have a 98 SC2 when you say you motor mounts and attachments were separated? What all did that entail exhaust/ac connections other? Was the engine supported topside by some sort of apparatus to slid it forward? Was this done after separating bellhousing? I do not have a lift so will raising car and using jack stands.
@@IamLomax No I did not and as things have changed with the 98 S2 so have my plans. Went to start one day and timing chain went so with 335K on it a change of plans. I found a 97 SC2 thats is in rough shape it had a sunroof that leaked and was a moldy mess inside but it only has 156k and runs sweet. So my plans are to swap motors and salvage what I can from the 97. I will be changing the clutch when engine is out.
