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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 shaft insulator clamp bolts
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
    • The stabilizer shaft
    3. Fig 1: Left Lower Control Arm, Bolts And Nuts (AWD)
    GM821351Courtesy 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.
  3. Install the following components to the crossmember:
    • The left lower control arm (2)
    • The 2 bolts (1,4)
    • The nut (3)
    4. 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
  5. Use a jack in order to raise and support the crossmember with the attached components as a unit.
    6. Fig 2: Wood Dowel, Crossmember And Bolt (AWD)
    GM828025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert a wood dowel (1) into the hole in the right side of the crossmember (3) and the hole in the body.
  7. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
    8. Fig 3: Crossmember Bolts (AWD)
    GM828026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the 2 bolts (1,2) to the crossmember.
  9. Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  10. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
    11. Fig 4: Crossmember, Bolts And Nuts (AWD)
    GM828024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the 2 bolts to the crossmember (3,4).
  12. Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the right side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  13. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
    14. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  14. Tighten the bolt (7).

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

  15. Tighten the bolt (1).

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

  16. Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.
  17. Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.
  18. Tighten the bolt (4).

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

  19. Tighten the bolt (3).

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

  20. Remove the jack from the crossmember.
  21. Install the 2 nuts (2,5) and the bolt (6).

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

    22. Fig 5: Crossmember Components (AWD)
    GM820272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. If you are installing the crossmember WITHOUT the steering gear, complete the following steps:
    1. Install the 2 nuts (6,7) and the 2 bolts (12,13).

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 127 N.m (93.7 lb ft).

    2. Remove the wire from the steering gear (11).
    23. Fig 6: Control Arm Nuts And Bolts (AWD)
    GM821222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
  26. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
    27. Fig 7: Strut Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Links And 6 mm Wrench (AWD)
    GM821347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. 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 (1).

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

  28. 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).

  29. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Remove the Engine Support Fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6).
  32. 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
  33. 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.
    34. Fig 8: Left Lower Control Arm, Bolts And Nuts (AWD)
    GM821351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. 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).

  35. 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).

  36. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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