SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
NOTICE:
Steering gear must be held stationary during inner tie rod installation to prevent steering gear damage.
4.
Using Saturn tool SA-9209C, install inner tie rod assembly onto steering gear.
Torque: 95 N.m (70 ft-lbs)
5.
Slide shock damper up against inner tie rod assembly.
6.
Install steering gear boot onto steering gear.
7.
Thread inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod lock nut onto inner tie rod.
8.
Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.
9.
Install steering gear into vehicle using the appropriate procedure (manual or power steering) previously listed.
NOTICE:
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.
10.
Position wheel onto hub.
11.
Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern to be sure torque is correct.
Torque: 140 N.m (103 ft-lbs)
12.
Set toe. (Refer to "Wheel Alignment" in the Alignment, Wheels & Tires section of the appropriate model year Chassis Service Manual.)
13.
Lower vehicle.
