Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Ball Joint: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Ball Stud to Knuckle Torque Spec. Revised
Bulletin No.: 04-03-08-009
Date: June 14, 2004
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut Tightening Specification
Models:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
This information is being issued to revise the ball stud to steering knuckle nut tighting specification 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.
First pass - 50 Nm (37 lb-ft.)
Reverse nut 3/4 turn
Second pass - 50 Nm (37 lb-ft.) + 40 degrees
The following documents have been updated in SI:
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Document ID # 1245622 - Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Document ID # 1243022 - Lower Control Arm Replacement
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