LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2017 >> Malibu LS >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers >> Frame And Underbody >> Repair Instructions >> Front Cradle Brace Replacement

Front Cradle Brace Replacement

Fig 1: Front Cradle Brace
GM4235439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Support the front cradle with a suitable jack.
  3. Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement
1 Front Cradle Brace Bolt [2x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution

Tighten 
160 N.m (118 lb ft)
2 Front Cradle Brace Bolt [2x]
Tighten 
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
3 Front Cradle Brace - Left Side
4 Front Cradle Brace - Right Side