SUSPENSION Front Suspension - S Series

2002 Saturn SC1
2002 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - "S" Series
2002 SUSPENSION
Front Suspension - "S" Series
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specifications
Torque Spec Description Metric English
Control Arm-to-Frame Bolt 125 92 lb ft
Control Arm-to-Frame-Nut 100 74 lb ft
Control Arm-to-Front Stabilizer Shaft Nut 144 106 lb ft
Crossmember-to-Body Fastener 120 89 lb ft
Front Stabilizer Shaft Attachment Bracket-to-Frame 140 103 lb ft
Front Stabilizer Shaft-to-Frame Nut 140 103 lb ft
Front Strut Assembly-to-Body Attachment Nuts 29 21 lb ft
Front Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Fasteners 170 126 lb ft
Lateral Link-to-Crossmember Fastener 120 89 lb ft
Lateral Link-to-Knuckle Fastener 165 122 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link-to-Bracket 40 30 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft-to-Crossmember 55 41 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft-to-Link Fastener 40 30 lb ft
Rear Strut Assembly-to-Body Attachment Nut 29 21 lb ft
Rear Strut Shaft Nut 50 37 lb ft
Rear Strut-to-Knuckle Fasteners 170 126 lb ft
Rear Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Fasteners 170 126 lb ft
Rear Wheel Hub Assembly 85 63 lb ft
Trailing Arm-to-Body Fasteners 120 89 lb ft
Trailing Arm-to-Knuckle Fasteners 100 74 lb ft
Upper Strut Shaft Nut 50 37 lb ft
Wheel Nuts 140 103 lb ft
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
SA9132S Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Separator
Removal Procedure
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Fig. 1: Control Arm Ball Stud Cotter Pin & Castle Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely

positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a
hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite
end from which the components are being removed.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist with the steering in an unlocked position.

2. Remove the left wheel and tire.
3. Remove and discard the left lower control arm ball stud cotter pin.
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Fig. 2: Separating Ball Stud Joint

NOTE: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because
seal may be damaged.
NOTE: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the speed sensor ring on ABS
vehicles. Minor surface damage to the speed sensor ring can result in
ABS system malfunctions.
4. Loosen (do not remove) the left lower control arm ball stud castle nut, until the top of the castle nut is
level with the top of the ball stud.
5. For left side of vehicle, use SA9132S (or equivalent) to separate the lower control arm from the
knuckle.

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Fig. 3: Splash Shield

6. For left side of vehicle, remove the lower control arm ball stud castle nut.
IMPORTANT: Remove the front section of the splash shield first, then the rear.
7. Remove the left side splash shield.

1. Remove the 2 push pins.
IMPORTANT: If the molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a
5/16-in. bit and replace with a push pin.
2. Remove the lower shield to cradle the molded-in fasteners at the cradle by gently prying at the 3
fastener locations.

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Fig. 4: Lower Control Arm-To-Cradle Fastener

8. For the left side of vehicle, remove the lower control arm-to-cradle fastener.

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Fig. 5: Front Stabilizer Shaft-To-Lower Control Arm Nut And Washer

IMPORTANT: The front wheels should be turned to the left to allow access to the nut.
9. For right side of vehicle, remove the front stabilizer shaft-to-lower control arm nut and washer.
IMPORTANT: If the front stabilizer-to-cradle strut nut becomes damaged due to

corrosion, cross-threading, etc., or is broken loose from the cradle, it
can be replaced using the following procedure:
10. Remove the front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle mounting bracket fasteners.

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Fig. 6: Cradle
If the nut is broken loose from the cradle and the bolt is locked in the nut, proceed to steps 10.3,
10.4, and 10.5.
If nut is not broken loose from cradle, but is damaged and the bolt is removed:
1. Distort the threads of the service bolt sufficiently to cause the bolt to lock into the nut.
2. Install the bolt, and using an air impact wrench, continue turning the bolt until the nut is broken
loose from the cradle.
3. Cut off the bolt head.
4. Retrieve the bolt shank and nut from the cradle cavity.
5. Install the new bolt (P/N 21010823) and repair the nut (P/N 21006321).
11. Remove the front stabilizer shaft (with left control arm) from the vehicle.
12. Remove the left control arm-to-front stabilizer shaft nut and washer from the front stabilizer shaft.
13. Remove the left control arm from the front stabilizer shaft.

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Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: The front stabilizer shaft can be installed UPSIDE DOWN. All front stabilizer
shafts are marked with paint on the right hand side. Make sure this paint
mark end is installed into the right control arm. If the paint mark is not
visible, make sure the front stabilizer shaft turns upward between the
attachment brackets.
(1) Proper Installation.
(2) Improper Installation.
Fig. 7: Front Stabilizer Shaft-To-Cradle Bushings

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
1. With the front stabilizer shaft off of vehicle, position the left control arm onto the front stabilizer shaft

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with the washer and nut.
IMPORTANT: The front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle bushings must be positioned in the

attachment brackets with their installation slits facing toward the front
of the vehicle.
2. Install the front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle bushings onto the front stabilizer shaft.
3. Position the right end of front stabilizer shaft into the right control arm (on vehicle).
IMPORTANT: Do not install the fasteners at this time.
4. Position the left control arm into the frame.
Fig. 8: Front Stabilizer Shaft Attachment Brackets


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IMPORTANT: New bolts or Loctite 242(R) (or equivalent), must be installed.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
5. Install the front stabilizer shaft attachment brackets to the frame with the fasteners and tighten.
Tighten: Tighten the Front Stabilizer Shaft Attachment Bracket-to-Frame to 140 N.m to (103 lb ft).
6. Tighten the front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle fasteners a second time.
Tighten: Tighten the Front Stabilizer Shaft Attachment Bracket-to-Frame to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
Fig. 9: Positioning Control Arm To Cradle Soe Fastener Can Be Installed

7. Install the left road wheel onto the vehicle.

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IMPORTANT: Tighten the wheel fasteners, but do not torque at this time.
8. With the aid of an assistant, push the bottom of the left road wheel into the vehicle. This will move the
left control arm into a position that will allow the control arm to cradle the fastener to be installed.
Fig. 10: Lower Control Arm-To-Cradle Fastener

9. Install the left lower control arm-to-frame fastener.
Tighten: Tighten the Control Arm-to-Frame Bolt to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
Tighten: Tighten the Control Arm-to-Frame Nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

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Fig. 11: Front Stabilizer Shaft-To-Lower Control Arm Nut And Washer
IMPORTANT: Use new nut. Torque retention of the old nut may not be sufficient.
10. Install the right control arm-to-front stabilizer shaft nut and washer and tighten to specification.
Tighten: Tighten the Control Arm-to-Front Stabilizer Shaft Nut to 144 N.m (106 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: Use new nut. Torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.
IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads should be thoroughly cleaned and
lubricated before tightening the nut.
11. Tighten the control arm-to-front stabilizer shaft nut to specification.

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IMPORTANT: If necessary to rotate the castle nut to orient to hole in the stud, always
tighten the nut - never loosen it.
12. For the left side of vehicle, connect the ball stud to the steering knuckle with the fastener.
Tighten: Tighten the Ball Joint Stud Castle Nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
13. Install the new cotter pin.

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IMPORTANT: Install the rear section of the splash shield first, then the front.
14. Install the left side splash shield.

15. Install the tabs in the body cut-out.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the splash shield flaps are tucked in at the body locations.
16. Align the molded-in shield fasteners with the holes in the cradle. Push straight in to install.
17. Install the push pins.
NOTE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel

mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause

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wheel nuts to loosen in service.
18. Position the wheel onto hub.

19. Install the wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat the tightening pattern to make sure the
torque is correct.
Tighten: Tighten the Wheel Nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
20. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

21. Perform a vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
SA9159S Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer

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Fig. 14: SA9159S Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer

Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the steering knuckle/hub assembly from the vehicle.

2. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the knuckle.

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Fig. 15: Assembling SA9159S

IMPORTANT: If the hub or bearing is removed from the knuckle, a new bearing must
be used during assembly.
3. Assemble theSA9159S (or equivalent) with following part numbers:

1 -Hub driver
2 - Hub driver screw
3 - Bridge retainer
4 - Bridge

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Fig. 16: Securing Entire Assembly In A Vice

4. Secure the entire setup in a vice (by the bridge) as shown in the illustration.
5. While holding the hub driver with a wrench, tighten the hub driver screw to extract the hub.

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Fig. 17: Removing Race From Hub

6. If the inner race of bearing is pulled out with the hub in the previous step, remove the race from the
hub using the following part numbers:
8 - Inner race puller
9 - 2 bridge retainer plates
10 - 2 bolts
11 - 2 flat washers
Inspect the hub at the bearing location for pitting, scoring, wear, or corrosion. Replace if
necessary.

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Fig. 18: Bearing Retainer Snap Ring

7. Remove the steering knuckle from the vice.

8. Remove the bridge retainer and the bridge.
9. Remove the bearing retainer snap ring.

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Fig. 19: Pressing Out Bearing

10. Place the knuckle/bearing assembly in a shop press as shown in illustration, using the following part
numbers:
5 - Knuckle support tube
7 - Small driver
11. Press out the bearing. Inspect the bore of knuckle for pitting, scoring wear, or corrosion. If damage
cannot be easily cleaned up with light sanding, replace the knuckle.
Assembly Procedure

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Fig. 20: Pressing In Bearing

1. Using the large driver (part number 6), press in the new bearing, as shown in the illustration, until
seated.

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Fig. 21: Pressing In Hub

IMPORTANT: When performing this operation, the small driver (part number 7) must
be used to support the bearing inner race with its small (pilot) side
facing towards the press, away from the bearing.
2. Press in the hub as shown in illustration, using part the numbers:

5 - Knuckle support tube
7 - Small driver

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Fig. 22: Bearing Retainer Snap Ring

3. Install the bearing retainer snap ring.

4. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor into the knuckle with the fastener.
Tighten: Tighten the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor to 8 N.m (6 lb ft).
STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
J 44015 Linkage Installer

SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

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Removal Procedure
Fig. 23: Suspending Caliper Aside

1. With vehicle on the ground, depress the brake pedal and loosen the axle to hub nut.

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove caliper mount bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts; remove the caliper assembly and suspend it
from the strut spring with mechanics wire.

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5. Remove the rotor.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove fasteners at this time.
6. Loosen the steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
Fig. 24: Rotor, Axle Nut & Washer

7. Remove the axle nut and washer, but do not attempt to remove the axle.

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Fig. 25: Lower Control Arm Ball Stud And Cotter Pin
8. Remove and discard the lower control arm ball stud cotter pin.
9. Loosen the ball stud castle nut, until top of the castle nut is level with the top of ball the stud.

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Fig. 26: Torque Prevailing Nut

10. Remove the torque prevailing nut and discard the nut. A new nut will be required during assembly.

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Fig. 27: Separating Joint Using SA9132S

NOTE: On ABS equipped vehicles, the outer CV joint has a speed sensor ring.
Using the incorrect tool or procedure to separate the control arm from
the knuckle can damage the ring, resulting in a loss of ABS operation.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate threads of tool forcing screw using thread lube before each
use.
11. Using the SA9132S (or equivalent), separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the lower control arm ball stud castle nut.

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Fig. 28: Separating Rod End From Steering Knuckle

13. Using the SA91100C (or equivalent), separate the rod end from the steering knuckle.

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Fig. 29: Wheel Speed Sensor Connector/Harness

14. If equipped with ABS, disconnect the electrical connector at ABS wheel speed sensor.

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Fig. 30: Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Fasteners

15. Support or suspend drive axle assembly.

16. Remove the 2 strut-to-steering knuckle fasteners.

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Fig. 31: Driving Axle Shaft From Knuckle/Wheel Hub Assembly

IMPORTANT: Never pull on the shaft assembly.
IMPORTANT: If difficulty is encountered in separating axle from hub, tap on end of

drive axle shaft using a block of wood and a hammer. Do not hammer
directly on end of axle.
17. Remove the knuckle/wheel hub assembly from vehicle.

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Fig. 32: Axle Shaft , Hub Washer And Nut

1. Position steering knuckle onto axle shaft and install axle to hub washer and a NEW nut.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nut at this time.
2. Install ball joint stud through knuckle attachment point and install castle nut.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nut at this time.
3. Attach steering knuckle-to-strut with fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned before tightening nut.
Do not lubricate any portion of the stud.

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IMPORTANT: Use new nut. Torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.
4. Seat tie rod end into steering knuckle by using J 44015 or equivalent.
Tighten: Tighten the tie rod linkage installer to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Fig. 33: Prevailing Nut, Tie Rod Steering Knuckle Nut And Axle Shaft Nut/Washer
IMPORTANT: This procedure requires SA9140E (or equivalent).
5. Tighten new torque prevailing nut.
Tighten: Tighten tie rod-to-steering knuckle nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

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Fig. 34: Strut Fasteners, Prevailing Nut And Tie Rod Castle Nut
IMPORTANT: With fasteners installed but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward
while tightening fasteners.
6. Tighten steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
Tighten: Tighten the steering knuckle-to-strut fastener to 170 N.m (126 lb ft).
IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to rotate the castle nut after tightening to orient it to

the hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it.
7. Tighten ball joint stud castle nut.
Tighten: Tighten the ball joint stud castle nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

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8. Install new cotter pin.
Fig. 35: Suspending Caliper Aside

9. Install rotor onto wheel hub.

10. Install caliper mount bracket onto knuckle.
Tighten: Tighten the caliper mount bracket-to-steering knuckle to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

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Fig. 36: Wheel Speed Sensor Connector/Harness

11. If equipped with ABS, install electrical connector to ABS wheel speed sensor.
12. Depress brake pedal and tighten axle to hub nut.
Tighten: Tighten the axle-to-hub nut to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

13. Position wheel onto hub.

14. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is
correct.

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Tighten: Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
15. Lower vehicle from hoist.

16. Perform vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
Removal Procedure
Fig. 37: Castle Nut And Cotter Pin


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1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove road wheel.
3. Remove and discard lower control arm ball stud cotter pin.
4. Loosen lower control arm ball stud castle nut, until top of castle nut is level with top of ball stud.
Fig. 38: Separating Ball Stud Joint

NOTE: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the speed sensor ring on ABS
vehicles. Minor surface damage to the speed sensor ring can result in

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ABS system malfunctions.
5. UsingSA9132S (or equivalent), separate lower control arm from knuckle.

6. Remove lower control arm ball stud castle nut.

7. Remove front inner fender splash shield.

1. Remove the 2 push pins.
IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16

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in. bit and replace with a push pin.
2. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener
locations.
LEFT SIDE - Remove the front section of the splash shield first, then rear.
RIGHT SIDE - Remove the rear section of the splash shield first, then front.
Fig. 40: Lower Control Arm & Fasteners

8. Remove the lower control arm-to-cradle fastener.

9. Remove front stabilizer shaft nut at lower control arm.
10. Remove lower control arm from vehicle.

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Fig. 41: Lower Control Arm & Fasteners

1. Install control arm onto front stabilizer shaft.
IMPORTANT: Do not install nut at this time.
2. Position end of control arm into the cradle and install fastener.
Tighten:
Tighten the Control Arm-to-Frame Bolt to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
Tighten the Control Arm-to-Frame Nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
3. Install control arm-to-front stabilizer shaft fastener nut.

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IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads should be thoroughly cleaned and
lubricated before installing and tightening nut.
IMPORTANT: If necessary to rotate castle nut to orient it to hole in the stud, always
tighten nut; never loosen it.
4. Connect ball stud to steering knuckle with fastener. Torque and install new cotter pin.
Tighten: Tighten the Ball Joint Stud Castle Nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

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IMPORTANT: On left side, install rear section of splash shield first, then front. On
right side, install front section of splash shield first, then rear.
5. Install front inner fender splash shield.

6. Install tabs in body cut-out.
IMPORTANT: Make sure splash shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.
7. Align molded-in shield fasteners with holes in cradle. Push straight in to install.
8. Install push pins.

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correct.
Tighten: Tighten Wheel Nuts 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor
Disassembly Procedure

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Fig. 44: Compressing Strut Assembly

CAUTION: Strut spring is under a high compressive load. Do not remove the
strut shaft to upper support nut without first relieving the upper
and lower spring supports of spring pressure, using the proper
spring compressing tool.
1. Mount J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor (or equivalent) in holding fixture.

2. Place strut/spring assembly into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut-to-knuckle bolt and nut
through the lower strut mounting hole.

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Fig. 45: Removing Strut Shaft Nut

3. Compress spring enough to completely unload the upper strut mount.

4. Remove the strut shaft nut, while holding the strut shaft stationary with a TORX(tm) socket wrench.

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Fig. 46: Exploded View Of Strut

5. Release spring compressor and tilt strut assembly outward.

6. Remove upper strut mount assembly. Inspect rubber for cracks or deterioration. Rotate upper support
bearing by hand and check for smooth operation.
7. Remove spring from strut. Inspect spring for damage.
8. Remove dust shield assembly. Inspect for cracks or deterioration.
9. Remove strut from compressor. Extend and retract strut shaft and check for smooth, even resistance.
Assembly Procedure

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Fig. 47: Extending Strut To Upper Limit

1. Place strut into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut-to-knuckle bolt and nut through the lower
mounting hole.
2. Extend the strut shaft to the limit of its travel.

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Fig. 48: Dust Shield Assembly

3. Place dust shield assembly onto strut.

4. Install spring onto strut.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that spring is correctly positioned in spring seat and
isolator.
5. Install spring isolator and strut mount.

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Fig. 49: Removing Strut Shaft Nut

6. Compress the spring, guiding the strut shaft through the upper strut mount assembly until the upper
washer and shaft nut can be installed onto the shaft. Do not over compress the spring.
7. Tighten the shaft using a TORX(tm) wrench while holding the shaft nut with a wrench.
Tighten: Tighten Upper Strut Shaft Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
8. Release the spring compressor tool.

9. Remove strut from compressor.
WHEEL STUD REPLACEMENT
Tools Required

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SA91107NE Wheel Stud Remover
Fig. 50: Removing Wheel Stud

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to cut off a portion of the stud with a die grinder to
provide clearance to remove the stud due to interference with the
steering knuckle. With stud loose in hub, rotate hub to position where
least amount of interference between stud and knuckle exists.
1. UsingSA91107NE (or equivalent), remove wheel stud.

2. Start new wheel stud into hub.
3. Place four washers over stud.
4. Install wheel mounting nut with flat side toward washer.
5. Using a box-end wrench, tighten nut until stud is seated.

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STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
Fig. 51: Upper Strut Mounting Nuts

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Remove the wheel and tire.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove fasteners at this time.
3. Loosen the 2 steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.

4. Remove and discard the 3 strut assembly-to-body attachment nuts.

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Fig. 52: Lower Strut Fasteners

5. Remove the 2 steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
NOTE: Before removing strut assembly, place a rag over the CV joint boot to
protect it from damage.
6. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

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Fig. 53: Upper Strut mounting Nuts

IMPORTANT: Use new nuts. Torque retention of old nuts may not be sufficient.
1. Attach the strut to the vehicle body with the three strut mount-to-body attachment nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the Front Strut Assembly-to-Body Attachment Nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

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Fig. 54: Lower Strut Fasteners

IMPORTANT: With fasteners installed, but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward
while tightening the fasteners.
2. Attach the strut-to-steering knuckle with the fasteners.
Tighten: Tighten the Front Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Fasteners to 170 N.m (126 lb ft).



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correct.
Tighten: Tighten the Wheel Nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

FRONT SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fig. 55: Exploded View Of Front Suspension Components

A MacPherson strut type front suspension is used on all Saturn vehicles. The strut contains an internal
damper, much like a conventional shock absorber. Therefore, strut assemblies, consisting of a strut and a
coil spring, provide both spring and shock absorber functions. If the strut becomes damaged or worn, it must
be replaced as a unit since it is not serviceable.
The strut assembly is connected to the vehicle at three locations. The top of the strut is fastened to the
vehicle body by fasteners. The bottom of the strut is attached to the cradle through the steering knuckle and
lower control arm (providing side-to-side stability) and a front stabilizer shaft (providing front-to-rear
stability).
Although the front suspension components are lubricated for life and require no routine lubrication, they
should be inspected periodically for damage and wear.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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SPECIAL TOOLS
Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/ Description
J22610
Clamp Pliers
J42578
Steering Wheel Puller
J44015
Linkage Installer
J44280
Axle Shaft Deflector Ring Installer
J44809

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Intermediate Axle Shaft Seal Installer
SA9105E
Engine Support Bar Assembly
EVO Power Steering Actuator Socket
SA9132S
Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Separator
SA9133T
Axle Seal Puller

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SA9134C
Power Steering System Tester
SA9140E
Torque Angle Gage
SA9155S
Strut Spring Compressor
SA9158S
Rear Toe Adjusting Tool

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SA9159S
Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer
SA9161C
Axle Boot Clamp Installer
SA9162C
Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover/Replacer
SA9198C
C/V Joint Snap Ring Pliers
SA9203C
Axle Clamp Installer

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SA9209C
Inner Tie Rod Wrench
SA9411C
Front Lateral Link Tool
SA91100C
Tie Rod Separator
SA91107NE
Wheel Stud Remover

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SA91112T
Transaxle Seal Protector

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

SA9132S Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Separator

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CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist with the steering in an unlocked position.

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Fig. 2: Separating Ball Stud Joint

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Fig. 3: Splash Shield

7. Remove the left side splash shield.

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Fig. 4: Lower Control Arm-To-Cradle Fastener

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Fig. 5: Front Stabilizer Shaft-To-Lower Control Arm Nut And Washer

IMPORTANT: If the front stabilizer-to-cradle strut nut becomes damaged due to

10. Remove the front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle mounting bracket fasteners.

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Fig. 7: Front Stabilizer Shaft-To-Cradle Bushings

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.

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with the washer and nut.

IMPORTANT: The front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle bushings must be positioned in the

IMPORTANT: Do not install the fasteners at this time.

4. Position the left control arm into the frame.

Fig. 8: Front Stabilizer Shaft Attachment Brackets

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IMPORTANT: New bolts or Loctite 242(R) (or equivalent), must be installed.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Tighten the front stabilizer shaft-to-cradle fasteners a second time.

Fig. 9: Positioning Control Arm To Cradle Soe Fastener Can Be Installed

7. Install the left road wheel onto the vehicle.

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Fig. 10: Lower Control Arm-To-Cradle Fastener

9. Install the left lower control arm-to-frame fastener.

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11. Tighten the control arm-to-front stabilizer shaft nut to specification.

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13. Install the new cotter pin.

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Fig. 13: Splash Shield

14. Install the left side splash shield.

NOTE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel

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wheel nuts to loosen in service.

18. Position the wheel onto hub.

Tighten: Tighten the Wheel Nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

20. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT

SA9159S Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer

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Fig. 14: SA9159S Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer

1. Remove the steering knuckle/hub assembly from the vehicle.

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Fig. 15: Assembling SA9159S