Engine Front Crossmember Replacement 2WD

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the engine crossmember bolts.



3. Remove the engine crossmember.

1. Install the engine crossmember.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.

2.1.	Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

2.2.	Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

2.3.	Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the engine crossmember bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the engine crossmember bolts to 120 N·m (88 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Engine Front Crossmember Replacement 4WD

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential carrier shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .



3. Remove the bolts retaining the crossmember to the frame.



4. Remove the crossmember from the vehicle.

1. Install the crossmember to the vehicle.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.

2.1.	Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

2.2.	Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

2.3.	Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the bolts retaining the crossmember to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the crossmember retaining bolts to 120 N·m (88 lb ft).

4. Install the differential carrier shield. Refer to Shield Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.