GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Front Crossmember Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 296199 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts that attach the braces to the front crossmember.

    3. Object Number: 296196 Size: SH
  3. Remove the braces from the front crossmember.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 296196 Size: SH
  1. Connect the braces to the front crossmember.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 296199 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolts that attach the braces to the front crossmember.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the crossmember brace bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.