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Installation Procedure

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  1. If you are installing the crossmember WITH the steering gear, install the steering gear to the crossmember. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (FWD) or POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (AWD) in Power Steering.
  2. Install the following components to the crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (FWD)  or STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (AWD)  .
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft links
    • The 4 stabilizer clamp bolts
    • The 2 stabilizer clamps
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
    • The stabilizer shaft

    Important:  DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

  3. Install the following components to the crossmember:
    • The left lower control arm (2)
    • The 2 bolts (1,4)
    • The nut (3)
      • Fig 1: Installing Crossmember Components
      G01545719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

  4. Install the following components to the crossmember:
    • The right lower control arm
    • The 2 bolts
    • The nut
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the trans support and the 2 bolts to the crossmember.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 52 N.m (38.4 lb ft).

  6. Use a jack in order to raise and support the crossmember with the attached components as a unit.
  7. Insert a wood dowel (1) into the hole in the right side of the crossmember (3) and the hole in the body.
  8. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
    Fig 2: Aligning Bolt Holes
    G01545720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the 2 bolts (1,2) to the crossmember.
  10. Insert the dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  11. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Crossmember
    G01545721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the 2 bolts to the crossmember (8,6).
    Fig 4: Installing Bolts
    G01545722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the dowel into the hole in the right side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  14. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
  15. Tighten the bolt (13).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 157 N.m (115.8 lb ft).

  16. Tighten the bolt (15).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 113 N.m (83.3 lb ft).

  17. Insert the dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  18. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
  19. Tighten the bolt (8).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 157 N.m (115.8 lb ft).

  20. Tighten the bolt (6).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 113 N.m (83.3 lb ft).

  21. Remove the jack from the crossmember.
  22. Install the 3 nuts (9,10,11).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 52 N.m (38.4 lb ft).

  23. Install the 5 bolts (1,2,3,4,5).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 52 N.m (38.4 lb ft).

  24. If you are installing the crossmember WITHOUT the steering gear, complete the following steps:
    1. 24.1. Install the 4 bolts (7,12,13,14).

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolts to 58 N.m (42.8 lb ft).

    2. 24.2. Remove the wire from the steering gear (11).
    Fig 5: Installing Crossmember Without Steering Gear
    G01545723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the following to the left front control arm:
    • The 2 nuts (1,2)
    • The bolt (3)

      Tighten 

      Tighten the 2 nuts and the bolt to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).

      Fig 6: Installing Nuts And Bolts Of Control Arm
      G01545724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the following to the right front control arm:
    • The 2 nuts
    • The bolt

      Tighten 

      Tighten the 2 nuts and the bolt to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).

  27. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT in Body Front End.
  28. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
  29. Use a 6 mm wrench in order to hold the left front stabilizer shaft link stud. Install the nut and the stud to the strut bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

    Fig 7: Installing Nut And Stud To Strut Bracket
    G01545725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Use a 6 mm wrench in order to hold the right front stabilizer shaft link stud. Install the nut and the stud to the strut bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  31. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies to the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  32. Lower the vehicle.
  33. Remove the Engine Support Fixture.
  34. If you are installing the crossmember WITH the steering gear, install the following components. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (FWD) or POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (AWD) in Power Steering.
    • The lower steering shaft coupling bolt
    • The steering column hole cover
    • The 2 outer tie rod ends
    • The pressure and return pipes
    • The pipe bracket
  35. With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, push down on the front bumper 3 times in order to bounce the vehicle and stabilize the suspension.
  36. Tighten the nut (3) and the 2 bolts (1,4) on the left lower control arm.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts to 137 N.m (101.0 lb ft).

    Fig 8: Locating Nut And Bolt On Lower Control Arm
    G01545726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts on the right lower control arm.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts to 137 N.m (101.0 lb ft).

  38. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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