Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
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Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts - Revised Torque
File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 83-33-04
Date: August, 1998
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Section 3C-3 - Revised Torque Specifications for Control Arm to Crossmember Bolts
Models:
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
This bulletin is being issued to revise the torque specifications for the control arm to crossmember bolts (front bushing) and control arm to crossmember
bolts (rear vertical bushing) as shown in the 1998 Service Manual, Section 30, Page 3-31 for Front Suspension.
The correct torque specification should be as shown.
Tighten
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Tighten the control arm to the crossmember bolts (front bushing) to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus 120° rotation.
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Tighten the control arm to the crossmember bolts (rear vertical bushing) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 180° rotation.
