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SMU - Revised Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

Subject:Revised Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

Models:1997-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
1997-2002 Pontiac Sunfire



This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener tightening specifications in the Lower Control Arm Replacement Procedure and the Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Front Suspension sub-section 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 tightening specification has been revised:

Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts (Front Bushing) -- 100 N·m plus 90 degrees rotation (74 lb ft)