• | J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer |
• | SA91112T Axle Seal Protector |
• | SA91100C Tie Rod Separator |
Notice: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
Important: If difficulty is encountered in separating the axle from the hub, tap on the end of the drive axle, using a block of wood and a hammer. Do not hammer directly on the end of the axle.
Important: Before removing the drive axle, place an approved container under the transaxle to catch any fluid spillage.
Important: On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles, apply output shaft lubricant Saturn P/N 7847638 to the splines of the output shaft.
Important:
• Use a new nut. The torque retention of the old nut may not be sufficient. • Do not tighten the fastener at this time.
Important: Use a new nut and bolt. The torque retention of old fasteners may not be sufficient.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm-to-steering knuckle to 100 N·m (75 lb ft).
Important: The tie rod ends must be thoroughly cleaned before installing and tightening.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end linkage installer to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
Important: Use a new nut. The torque retention of the old nut may not be sufficient.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end-to-steering knuckle nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
12.1. | Hand tighten all 5 wheel bolts. |
12.2. | Use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. |
Tighten
Tighten the wheel bolts -- initial torque to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
12.3. | Use a torque wrench to final tighten the wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. |
Tighten
Tighten the wheel bolts -- final torque to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).
Tighten
• | Tighten the axle shaft-to-hub -- initial torque to 63 N·m (46 lb ft) then release nut until it is free to turn by hand. |
• | Tighten the axle shaft-to-hub -- final torque to 63 N·m (46 lb ft) + 90 degrees. If required, continue turning nut until a hole for the cotter pin is aligned properly. |