1997 - 1999 Saturn vehicles
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide service procedures for the inner tie rods that were omitted from the 1997, 1998, and 98-99 combined Chassis service manuals.
The following pages provide the inner tie rod removal and installation procedures. Copies of this bulletin should be made and inserted in the "Steering" section of all 1997, 1998, and 98-99 combined Chassis service manuals at Saturn retailers.
REMOVAL
MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO
HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TOT HE OPPOSITE END OF THE
VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.Caution
Steering gear rack must be held stationary during inner tie rod removal to prevent
steering gear damage. Use an appropriate size wrench at the rack teeth to hold the
rack during inner tie rod removal. Protect rack teeth with a shop cloth. For right
side inner tie rod removal, it will be necessary to remove the left side boot to access
the rack teeth.Notice
Threads must be clean prior to Loctite application. Make sure Loctite or equivalent)
container expiration date has not passed. Do not use too much Loctite (or equivalent).
Use only enough to evenly coat threadsImportant
Steering gear must be held stationary during inner tie rod installation to prevent
steering gear damage.Notice
Torque: 95 N·m(70 lb ft)
Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surface
and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.Notice
Torque: 140 N·m (103 lb ft)
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