Caution
Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- Position the vehicle on the hoist.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the left front wheel.
- Drain the transaxle fluid.
- Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint and discard. Loosen the
nut and back off until the top of the nut is even with the top of the threads.
Notice
On ABS equipped vehicles, the outer CV joint has a speed sensor ring. Using
the incorrect tool or procedure to separate the control arm from the knuckle can damage
the ring, resulting in a loss of ABS operation.
Notice
Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may
be damaged.
- Separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle using the
SA9132S
and remove the nut.
- Separate the tie rod end from the knuckle.
- Remove the cotter pin and discard.
- Remove the nut.
- Separate the tie rod end from the knuckle using the
SA91100C
.
- Remove the left inner splash shield.
Notice
Be careful not to damage axle deflector ring.
- Separate the axle from the transaxle using a large screwdriver
or appropriate pry bar.
- Remove the axle
seal retainer snap ring.
- Using the
SA9133T
,
remove the seal by threading the puller through the steel seal body as close to the
outside diameter as possible. Right side shown, left side similar.
- Clean the seal
bore in the housing.
- Apply a light bead of Loctite 515® Gasket Eliminator Sealant P/N 21005993
or equivalent on the diameter of the seal that presses into the case bore.
Notice
Prior to using Axle Seal Installer SA9113T inspect tool for any nicks or burrs
that may damage seal lip.
- Install the axle seal using the
SA91113T
. Place the seal on the tool and insert into the transaxle. Make sure
to keep the seal lined up with the bore during installation. Automatic transaxle shown,
manual transaxle similar.
- Install the axle seal retainer snap ring so that the retainer opening
is easily accessible.
Notice
Use caution not to damage seal while installing axle into transaxle.
- Install the
SA91112T
, indicated by the arrow, inside the seal.
- Install the axle into the transaxle.
- After the shaft splines clear the seal, but before snapping the axle into
place, remove the seal protector tool.
- Push the axle all the way into the transaxle.
Notice
Take care not to damage rubber boot when installing ball joint to knuckle.
- Clean and lubricate the ball joint threads.
- Position the ball joint into the steering knuckle.
Notice
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Important
Align the slot in the nut to the cotter pin hole.
- Install the nut to the lower ball joint and tighten.
TightenTighten the front lower control arm ball stud-to-steering knuckle nut to 75 N·m
(55 lb ft).
Important
If necessary, after tightening , tighten the nut additionally to align the slot
in the nut with the cotter pin hole in the ball joint, and install a new cotter pin,
and bend.
- Clean and lubricate the threads on the tie rod end.
- Position the tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
- Install the nut to the tie rod end and tighten.
TightenTighten the tie rod-to-steering knuckle nut to 25 N·m (19 lb ft)
+ 134°.
Notice
Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces
and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.
- Position the wheel onto the hub.
- Install the wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening
procedure to make sure tighten is correct.
TightenTighten the wheel lug nuts in a crisscross patter to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).
Important
Clean and lubricate the fastener with Saturn Transaxle Fluid. Wipe off excess
fluid and install.
- Install the drain plug.
TightenTighten the Transaxle drain plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Fill the transaxle to proper level using Saturn Transaxle Fluid.
FillSaturn Transaxle Fluid 2.5 L (2.6 qt)
- Check for proper fluid level using
Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
.