SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Tie Rod: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Revised Inner Tie Rod Service Procedures
BULLETIN NO.: 883213
ISSUE DATE: November, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Chassis-07
CORPORATION NO.: 883213
SUBJECT:
Service Manual Update for "Inner Tie Rod" Removal and Installation Procedures that Were Omitted from the Steering Section of Chassis Service
Manuals
MODELS AFFECTED:
1997 - 1999 Saturn vehicles
PURPOSE:
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.
INNER TIE ROD
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.
1.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
2.
Remove wheels.
3.
Loosen outer tie rod-to-inner tie rod lock nut.
4.
Remove steering gear, following the appropriate procedure (manual or power steering) outlined in the Steering section of the appropriate model
year Chassis Service Manual.
