SMU - VUE Rear Suspension Torque Specifications
| Subject: | VUE Rear Suspension Torque Specifications |
| Models: | 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Vehicles |
| Attention: | Fixed Operations Manager and Technician |
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform Saturn retailers of changes to several bolt torque specifications for the 2002-2003 VUE rear suspension.
Trailing Arm Bushing-to-Bracket Bolt Torque Specification
There are new specifications for the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.
Please go to Step 5 in the "Trailing Arm Bracket Installation" procedure (page 475 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1563411) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
Important: There are two different trailing arms and trailing arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
5. Tighten the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket nut and bolt.
Tighten
| • | If the bolt is a M12 bolt, tighten the bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb-ft). |
| • | If the bolt is a M14 bolt, tighten the bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb-ft). |
Please go to Step 5 in the "Trailing Arm Installation" procedure (page 477 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1563406) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
Important: There are two different trailing arms and trailing arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
5. Tighten the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket nut and bolt.
Tighten
| • | If the bolt is a M12 bolt, tighten the bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb-ft). |
| • | If the bolt is a M14 bolt, tighten the bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb-ft). |
Rear Upper Control Arm-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification
There are new specifications for the rear upper control arm-to-support assembly bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.
Please go to Step 5 of the "Upper Control Arm Installation" procedure (page 490 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243653) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
Important: There are two different upper control arms and upper control arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
5. Tighten the upper control arm-to-support bolt.
Tighten
| • | If the bolt is a M12 bolt, tighten the bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb-ft). |
| • | If the bolt is a M14 bolt, tighten the bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb-ft). |
Toe Link-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification
There are new specifications for the toe link-to-support assembly bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.
Please go to Step 4 in the "Toe Link Installation" procedure (page 491 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243731) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
Important: There are two different toe links and toe link bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.
4. Tighten the toe link-to-support assembly bolt.
Tighten
| • | If the bolt is black with a 15 mm head, tighten the bolt to 145 N·m (107 lb-ft). |
| • | If the bolt is silver with a 21 mm head, tighten the bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb-ft). |
Drive Module Bracket-to-Drive Module Bolt Torque Specification
There is a new specification for the drive module bracket-to-drive module bolt torque.
Please go to Step 6 in the "Rear Drive Module (RDM) Mounting Bushing Replacement (In-Vehicle)" procedure (page 499 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
2. Install the rear drive module bracket to the rear drive module, using new nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the drive module bracket-to-drive module bolts and nuts to 125 N·m (92 lb-ft).
Drive Module Bracket-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification
There is a new specification for the drive module bracket-to-support assembly bolt torque.
Please go to Step 7 in the "Rear Drive Module (RDM) Mounting Bushing Replacement (In-Vehicle)" procedure (page 500 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
3. Install the rear bracket to support bolt, using a new nut.
Tighten
Tighten the drive module bracket-to-support assembly bolt and nut to 125 N·m (92 lb-ft).
Stabilizer Link-to-Stabilizer Shaft Bolt Torque Specification
There is a new specification for the stabilizer link-to-stabilizer shaft bolt torque.
Please go to Step 3 in the "Stabilizer Bar Installation" procedure (page 495 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243689) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).
Please go to Step 3 in the "Stabilizer Bar Link Installation" procedure (page 493 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243697) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).
Please go to Step 10 in the "Rear Mounting Bushing (On-Vehicle) Installation" procedure (page 259 in printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
10. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).
Please go to Step 10 in the "Rear Drive Module (RDM) Mounting Bushing Replacement (In-Vehicle)" procedure (page 497 in printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.
10. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications Table
The Rear Suspension Torque Specifications table (page 40-41 in the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual, SI Document ID #1243947) must also be updated as follows:
Go to Service Information on the web and print out copies of SI Document ID #1243947.
Locate the Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications table on page 3-49 in the Suspension section of the printed 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manual. Cross out the entire table. Replace the existing table with a copy of SI Document ID #1243947 (Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications).
The SI website has been updated and future Service Stall System SI CD releases will include this and other Service Manual updates.
