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SMU - Revised Frame Bolt (Frt) Tightening Specification and Addition of Rear Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolts Fastener Tightening Specification

Subject:Revised Frame Bolt (Frt) Tightening Specification and Addition of Rear Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolts Fastener Tightening Specification

Models:2003-2005 Chevrolet Venture
2003-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2003-2005 Pontiac Montana



This bulletin is being issued to revise the front frame bolt tightening specification in the Frame and Underbody subsection of the Service Manual and add the rear crossmember tightening specification in the Rear Suspension subsection of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

    • The following fastener tightening specification has been revised:
        Frame Bolt (Frt) - 135 N·m (100 lb ft)
    • The following fastener tightening specification has been added:
        Rear Crossmember to Body Mounting Bolts - 130 N·m (96 lb ft)