GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Front Crossmember Bolt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 800590 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Use hand tools to remove the nut from the bolt that you are replacing.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Open the hood.

    5. Object Number: 800588 Size: SH
  5. Use snap ring pliers to remove the spring clip.
  6. Remove the bolt.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 800588 Size: SH

    Important: Verify that you have selected a bolt of the proper length.

  1. Install the crossmember bolt.
  2. Use snap ring pliers to install the spring clip.

    3. Object Number: 800590 Size: SH
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install a new nut to the crossmember bolt and tighten the nut with hand tools.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.