2007 Saturn Aura XR 2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Aura
2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Aura
SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications Specification Metric English
Application Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut
First Pass
Second Pass Frame Support Bracket to Body Bolt
First Pass
50 N.m Reverse nut 3/4 turn 50 N.m + 30°
37 lb ft Reverse nut 3/4 turn 37 lb ft +30°
100 N.m
74 lb ft +90°
Final Pass Hub and Bearing Assembly Bolts Lower Control Arm Bushing to Frame Bolts
First Pass
115 N.m
85 lb ft
50 N.m
37 lb ft +90°
Second Pass Lower Control Arm to Bushing Bolt Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut
First Pass
Second Pass
32 lb ft
20 N.m
15 lb ft +180°
Verify torque Rear Frame to Body Bolts
44 N.m
First Pass
50 N.m
37 lb ft
100 N.m
74 lb ft +90°
Final Pass Stabilizer Link Nut Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts Steering Knuckle to Strut Bolts and Nuts Upper Strut Cap to Body Nuts
65 N.m 25 N.m 120 N.m 25 N.m
48 lb ft 18 lb ft 89 lb ft 18 lb ft
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Upper Strut Shaft Nut Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
70 N.m 215 N.m
52 lb ft 159 lb ft
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 3. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement. 4. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the frame assembly. 5. Remove the frame support to body bolts. 6. Remove the rear frame assembly mounting bolts. 7. Lower the rear of the cradle in order to gain clearance to the stabilizer shaft.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Frame Support To Body Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 8. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement. 9. Remove the stabilizer shaft through the opening between the frame and body. Installation Procedure
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Fig. 2: Identifying Frame Support To Body Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Position the stabilizer shaft to the frame. 2. Install the stabilizer bar clamps and insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement. 3. Raise the rear of the cradle. 4. Install the frame support brackets. Loosely install the bracket and frame to body bolts. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
IMPORTANT: The frame and frame support bolts require a minimum of 110 N.m (81 lb ft). MY Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:18:21 PM
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5. Tighten the frame and bracket support bolts. Tighten: 1. Tighten the rear frame to body bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). 2. Tighten the frame support bracket to body bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). 3. Tighten all the bolts 90 degrees plus an additional 15 degrees. 6. Remove the jack stand. 7. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement. 8. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 9. Lower the vehicle. STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft.
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Fig. 3: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly and remove from the vehicle. Installation Procedure
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Fig. 4: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
1. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly. Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft). 2. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft. Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft). MY Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:18:21 PM
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3. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 4. Lower the vehicle. STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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Fig. 5: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Clamp Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Remove the stabilizer shaft mounting clamp bolts and clamps from both sides of the vehicle. 4. Remove the bushings from the stabilizer shaft. MY Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:18:21 PM
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Installation Procedure
Fig. 6: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Clamp Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the stabilizer bushings on the stabilizer shaft with the cut line facing rearward. MY Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:18:21 PM
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