Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Front
Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the splash shields.
5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) harness from the wheel speed sensor and frame. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering
knuckles.
6. Remove the brake modulator assembly from the front suspension crossmember.
7. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
8. Remove the bolt from the steering gear to intermediate shaft and disconnect the shaft.
9. Remove the power steering lines from the steering gear.
10. Remove the front transmission mount bracket bolts.
11. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket bolts.
12. Remove the brake lines from the retainers on the front suspension crossmember (3).
13. Lower the vehicle until the front suspension crossmember (3) rests on the jack stands.
14. Remove the front suspension crossmember front support bolts (4).
15. Remove the front suspension crossmember rear support bolts (1).
16. Remove the front suspension crossmember to body bolts (2).
17. Raise the vehicle off of the front suspension crossmember (3).
18. Remove the following components if replacing the front suspension crossmember:
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The lower control arms
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The power steering gear
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The front transmission mount
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The rear transmission mount
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The stabilizer shaft
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The lower radiator mounting panel
Installation Procedure
