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SMU - Revised Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut Tightening Specification

Subject:Revised Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut Tightening Specification

Models:2004 Chevrolet Malibu



This bulletin is being issued to revise the ball stud to steering knuckle nut tightening specification 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 SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

First pass - 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

Reverse nut 3/4 turn

Second pass - 50 N·m (37 lb ft) +40 degrees

The following documents have been updated in SI:

    • Document ID #1245622 - Fastener Tightening Specifications
    • Document ID #1243022 - Lower Control Arm Replacement