Manual Transaxle Changes to the Reverse Brake Cone and the 5th and Reverse Synchronizer Assembly. Saturn Saturn 1992

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# Manual Transaxle Changes to the Reverse Brake Cone and the 5th and Reverse Synchronizer Assembly

Subject: | Information on Manual Transaxle (MP2/MP3) Changes to the Reverse Brake Cone and the 5th and Reverse Synchronizer Assembly

Models: | 1991-1993 Saturns with manual transaxle built prior to and including VIN PZ336193.

### Purpose

The 5th and reverse synchronizer assembly (P/N 21001375) and reverse brake cone (P/N 21001077) have been replaced with a new design. The design changes removes the cage bearing from the hub of the 5th and reverse synchronizer assembly and reduces the inside diameter of the reverse brake cone to accommodate the smaller diameter of the hub without a bearing. (Refer to illustration on page 2 of this bulletin.)

The 1st design 5th and reverse synchronizer assembly (P/N 21001375) and the 1st design reverse brake cone (P/N 21001077) will not be available from Saturn Service Parts. When either 5th and reverse synchronizer assembly or the reverse brake cine is changed on a vehicle prior to and including VIN synchronizer and reverse brake kit (P/N 21005954).

NOTE: The 5th and reverse synchronizer assembly is made up of a matched set and both the hub and the sleeve must remain as a set.

### Parts Requirements:

21120391 | Cone - Rev Brake (2nd Design)
21210383 | Synchronizer Asm- 5th & Rev (2nd Design)
21005954 | Kit - 5th/Rev Sync & Rev Brk Cone (2nd Design)