GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Epica 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255687 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1255688 Size: SH

    Caution: Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

  4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body.

    5. Object Number: 1255689 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear crossmember bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the rear crossmember by lowering the jackstand.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255685 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear crossmember with bolts and nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear crossmember bolts and nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  2. Install the front/rear parallel links and stabilizer bar.