Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement.

1

Engine Front Crossmember Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
70 N·m (52 lb ft) plus 110 degrees

2

Engine Front Crossmember Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

3

Engine Front Crossmember Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
70 N·m (52 lb ft) plus 110 degrees

4

Engine Front Crossmember Bolt (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

5

Lower Control Arm Crossmember

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement.

1

Engine Front Crossmember Nut (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
105 N·m (77 lb ft)

2

Engine Front Crossmember Bolt (Qty: 4)

Procedure

1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).

3

Lower Control Arm Crossmember