Rear Mount Bracket: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- On FWD models, install the transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle. See Figure . Tighten bracket-to-transaxle bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- On AWD models, install the transaxle mount bracket to the power takeoff. See Figure . Tighten bracket-to-power takeoff bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- On all models, install the rear transaxle mount. See Figure . See REAR MOUNT .
- Lower the steering gear in to the steering gear mounts. See Figure .
- Hand start both steering gear to frame bolts.
- Tighten the steering gear-to-frame bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
- Install a NEW intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt. See Figure . Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft. See Figure . Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. See Figure . See OUTER TIE ROD END .
- Lower the vehicle.