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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Epica 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Engine Front Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1256786 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the bolts and reposition the power steering return line.
  3. Remove the forward engine mount-through bolt.
  4. Remove the rear engine mount-through bolt.

    5. Object Number: 1256787 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts and the center member.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256787 Size: SH
  1. Install the center member with the bolts.

    2. Tighten

        • Tighten the center member-to-crossmember bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
        • Tighten the center member-to-radiator bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1256786 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear engine mount-through bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear engine mount-through bolt to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

  3. Install the forward engine mount-through bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the forward engine mount-through bolt to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering return line to its original position and install the bolts.
  5. Install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering return pipe fixing bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).