STEERING STIFF AT 7/8 OF TURN TO RIGHT/POP CLUNK, KNOCK. Saturn Saturn 1992

For 1990-2009 cars

# STEERING STIFF AT 7/8 OF TURN TO RIGHT/POP CLUNK, KNOCK

#### 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 AFFECTED: All 1992 and 1993 Saturn SL models equipped with manual steering, built before, and including PZ202093.

CONDITION: Some customers may comment on pop, clunk, knock or rattle noises in the front of the vehicle, in the engine compartment area, while traveling over rough road surfaces or while driving in a parking lot.

CAUSE: This condition may be caused by a loose manual steering gear bushing.

CORRECTIVE ACTION: To correct this condition, replace the manual steering gear assembly with P/N 21012101. Follow "Manual Steering Gear" procedures in the "Steering Gear Procedures" section of the "Chassis Service Manual."

PARTS REQUIREMENTS: 21012101 Manual Steering Gear Assembly (Partial)

CLAIM INFORMATION: To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ------------ --------- ------ VW Remove and Replace Manual E9640 1.3 hrs Steering Gear Assembly

#### NOTE: For alignment times, refer to Operation E2020 and add the applicable times to the regular hours column.

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