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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Epica 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Rear Suspension Support Crossmember Replacement

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255687 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1255688 Size: SH

    Warning: Failure to support crossmember can cause crossmember to drop to the ground when crossmember mounting bolts are removed.

  4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body.

    5. Object Number: 1255689 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear crossmember bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the rear crossmember by lowering the jackstand.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255685 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear crossmember with bolts and nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear crossmember bolts and nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  2. Install the front/rear parallel links and stabilizer bar.