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Crossmember Replacement




Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .




2. Remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts.
3. Remove the crossmember from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the crossmember to the vehicle.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.

* Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
* Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
* Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

3. Install the bolts and the nuts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.

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