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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: Use hand tools to remove and install the crossmember bolt nuts.


    Object Number: 175250  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. in General Information.

  3. Using hand tools remove the nut from the crossmember bolt to be replaced.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Open the hood.
  6. Remove the battery heat shield, (if removing the right rear bolt only).

  7. Object Number: 173936  Size: SH
  8. Drill out the crossmember bolt anti rotation device rivet.
  9. Remove the bolt.

Installation Procedure

Important: Each time a crossmember bolt nut is removed it must be replaced with a new nut.


    Object Number: 173936  Size: SH

    Important: Check the new bolt against the old bolt for proper length.

  1. Install the crossmember bolt.
  2. Install the crossmember bolt anti rotation device rivet.

  3. Object Number: 175250  Size: SH
  4. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. in General Information.

  6. Using hand tools install and tighten a NEW crossmember bolt nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the crossmember nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the battery heat shield (if removed to replace the right rear crossmember bolt).