Steering Feels Stiff at 7/8 of Steering Wheel to the Right and/or Pop, Clunk, Knock or Rattle Noises from Right Side of Steering Gear Assembly. Saturn Saturn 1993

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# Steering Feels Stiff at 7/8 of Steering Wheel to the Right and/or Pop, Clunk, Knock or Rattle Noises from Right Side of Steering Gear Assembly

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.

### Condition

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.

### Cause

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

### Correction

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."

### Parts Information

21012101 -- Manual Steering Gear Assembly (Partial)

### Claim Information

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

Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time
--- | --- | --- | ---
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. |  |