GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Corvette 🢒 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. Remove the battery heat shield, if removing the right rear bolt only. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 800588 Size: SH
  6. Use snap ring pliers to remove the spring clip.
  7. 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: 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.

  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.
  6. Install the battery heat shield, if necessary. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .