SMU - Revised Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Subject: | Revised Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications |
| Models: | 2000-2002 Chevrolet Malibu |
| 2000-2002 Oldsmobile Alero |
| 2000-2002 Pontiac Grand Am |
This bulletin is being issued to revise four fastener tightening specifications for front suspension components. These specifications can be found in various procedures in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI2000. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected pages.
The correct fastener tightening specifications are as follows:
Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
Metric | English | |
Control Arm to Frame Bolts (Front Bushing) | 60 N·m plus 180 degrees rotation | 45 lb ft |
Control Arm to Frame Bolts (Rear Vertical Bushing) | 245 N·m | 180 lb ft |
Suspension Crossmember Front Bolts | 245 N·m | 180 lb ft |
Suspension Crossmember to Body Rear Bolts | 70 N·m | 52 lb ft |
The following procedures are affected because of this revision: Fastener Tightening Specifications, Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement, Lower Control Arm Replacement, Stabilizer Shaft Replacement and Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
