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For 1990-2009 cars only

Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement for Saturn ION 2003

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 878832  Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft heat shield-to-transmission mount bracket bolt.
  4. Remove the drive shaft heat shield-to-engine block bolt.
  5. Remove the wheel drive shaft heat shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 878832  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel drive shaft heat shield into position on the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wheel drive shaft heat shield-to-engine block bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Install the wheel drive shaft heat shield-to-transmission mount bracket bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.