Subject: | Steering Feels Stiff at 7/8 of Steering Wheel Turn to the Right and/or Pop, Clunk, Knock or Rattle Noises from Right Side of Steering Gear Assembly (Replace Manual Steering Gear Assembly) |
Models: | All 1992 and 1993 Saturn SL, models equipped with manul steering, built before, and including PZ202093. |
Some customers may comment on pop, clunk, knock or rattle noies in the front of the vehicle, in the engine compartment area, while traveling over rough road surfaces or while driving in a parking lot.
This condition may be caused by a loose manual steering gear bushing.
To correct this condition, replace the manual steering gear assembly with P/N 21012101. Follow 'Manual Steering Gear" rocedures inthe "Steering Gear Procedures" section of the "Chasis Service Manual."
21012101 -- Manual Steering Gear Assembly (Partial)
To receive credit for ths repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time |
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VW | Remove and Replace Manual Steering Gear Assembly | E9640 | 1.3 hrs |
NOTE: For alignment times, refer to Operation E2020 and add the applicable times tothe regular hous column. |