Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
15.
Install the rear crossmember bolts (2). Tighten
Tighten the rear cross member bolts (2) to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
16.
Lower the vehicle and road test.
Service Procedure for Rear Suspension.
1.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (SI2000 Document ID # 632491) in the General Information sub-section of
the Service Manual.
2.
Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (5) and the nuts (6) from the stabilizer shaft (2).
3.
Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators and lubricate the entire insulator with Special Lubricant, P/N 12345879 (in Canada, use P/N 10953511).
4.
Install the lubricated insulators back onto the stabilizer shaft.
5.
Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (5) to the stabilizer shaft (2) and the nuts (6).
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket nuts to 53 N~m (39 lb ft).
6.
Lower the vehicle and road test.
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