Check for a disconnected wire or a blown fuse. If both functions are located in the steering wheel the clock spring may have broken. If the steering wheel was allowed to spin while the rack was disconnected the clock spring is probably broken.
no
No its not. It is diffcult even with proper tools.
No, they are a matched machined set.
The TIE ROD on your Saturn connects the rack and pinion assembly to the wheel assembly, enabling you to steer the car.A worn tie rod will result in loose steering, excessive shaking of the front wheels, erratic steering and poor steering control.
not long at all
2.2 hours plus alignment
It is where you adjust the light comming from the mirror.
Changing an Idler Arm on a '99 Saturn is MIGHTY difficult, especially since they don't have one. The '99 Saturn uses a Rack and Pinion steering system, and as such does not have an idler arm.
rack and pinion steering gives easier and more accurate control of the vechile improving handling and steering response
It seals dirt and water out of the inner tie rod.
to replace pinion shaft seal you need to drop the drive shaft from the rear end then with large socket remove pinion nut from front of yoke remove yoke remove old pinion seal install new pinion seal reinstall yoke and pinion nut to specified torque re install drive shaft note now is the time to check and see if U-joints need replacing
to replace pinion shaft seal you need to drop the drive shaft from the rear end then with large socket remove pinion nut from front of yoke remove yoke remove old pinion seal install new pinion seal reinstall yoke and pinion nut to specified torque re install drive shaft note now is the time to check and see if U-joints need replacing