GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Cracks in Web of Rails

Conditions

Action

Loose crossmember attaching bolts.

Replace or weld and reinforce the rail. Ream the bolt holes. Replace with larger bolts if necessary. Re-tighten the bolts.

Concentration of stress that may result from many different factors.

Refer to Minimizing Frame Service Description Minimizing Frame Service Description.

Replace or weld and reinforce the rail.