Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
2. Lower the vehicle on to the crossmember support (2).
3. Install the suspension crossmember support to body bolts (1). Hand tighten the bolts.
4. Install the rear suspension crossmember support bolts (4). Hand tighten the bolts.
5. Install the front suspension crossmember support bolts (3). Hand tighten the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Tighten the suspension crossmember bolts in the following order:
6.1. Tighten the front suspension crossmember rear bolts to 245 Nm (180 ft. lbs.) plus 180 degrees rotation.
6.2. Tighten the front suspension crossmember bolts to 115 Nm (84 ft. lbs.) plus 120 degrees rotation.
6.3. Tighten the front suspension crossmember to body bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
7. Raise the vehicle and support with jack stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Install the brake lines to the retainers on the crossmember (2).
9. Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear in Transmission and Drivetrain.
10. Install the front transmission mount bracket bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front in Transmission and drivetrain.
11. Install the power steering lines to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
12. Install the bolt from the steering gear to intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Column
13. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer.
14. Install the brake modulator assembly to the support bracket. Refer to Brake Modulator Assembly Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
15. Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
16. Connect the ABS sensor to the wheel speed sensor and frame. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Front in Brakes and Traction Control.
17. Install the splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse in Body and Frame.
18. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignments.
19. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine.
20. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.
21. Align the front wheels. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (Front) or Measuring Wheel Alignment (Rear).
Manual Transmission
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignments.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse in Body and Frame.
5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) sensor from the wheel speed sensor and frame. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Front in
Brakes and Traction Control.
6. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
8. Remove the brake modulator assembly from the support bracket. Refer to Brake Modulator Assembly Replacement in Brakes and Traction
Control.
9. Remove the front transmission mount bracket bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front in Transmission and Drivetrain.
10. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Remove the side transmission mount bracket bolts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Remove the mounting bolts from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement.
13. Remove the right front brake line from the vehicle. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Front in Brakes and Traction Control.
