Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts .
- Remove the crossmember from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the crossmember to the vehicle.
- Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
• | Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. |
• | Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. |
• | Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488). |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts and the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.