2007 Saturn Sky 2007 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Sky
2007 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Sky
SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications Specification Metric English
Application Lower Ball Joint Nut
40 N.m
First Pass
Plus 135°
Second Pass Lower Control Arm to Frame Nut Shock Absorber Lower Nut Shock Absorber Top Nut Shock Absorber Upper Nut Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket Bolts Toe Link to Frame Nut Toe Link to Knuckle Nut
First Pass
165 N.m 28 N.m 42 N.m 47 N.m 72 N.m 55 N.m 100 N.m
122 lb ft 21 lb ft 31 lb ft 35 lb ft 53 lb ft 41 lb ft 74 lb ft
30 N.m
22 lb ft Plus 150°
Second Pass Upper Ball Joint Nut
30 lb ft
30 N.m
First Pass
Second Pass Upper Control Arm to Frame Bolt Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt
22 lb ft Plus 150°
110 N.m 115 N.m 10 N.m
81 lb ft 85 lb ft 89 lb in
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT
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Fig. 1: Wheel Bearing/Hub - Rear Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure 1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 2. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement . 3. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake caliper with bracket as an assembly and remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement . Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut 1 Tip: Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement . Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts (Qty: 3) 2 NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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Tighten: 115 N.m (85 lb ft) Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Tip:
3
Note the orientation of wheel speed sensor pigtail, if equipped, during removal to aid in installation. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped. Install the J 42129 Wheel Hub Remover, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller Snap-On, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent, to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and secure with lug nuts. See Special Tools. Using the J 42129 or equivalent, begin to disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly. See Special Tools. Ensure the backing plate is positioned correctly during installation.
KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT
Fig. 2: Knuckle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Knuckle Replacement MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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Callout
Component Name
NOTE: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the wheel bearing/ hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement. Rear Adjustment Link Retaining Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
1 Tip: Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the rear adjustment link from the suspension knuckle. DO NOT loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Adjustment Link Replacement. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) ± 150 degrees. Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip: 2
Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle. Using the J-42188-B , separate the ball stud from the knuckle.
Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) ± 150 degrees. Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip:
3
4
Rotate the forward edge of the knuckle fully outboard to provide access for the J-42188-B . Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle. Using the J-42188-B , separate the ball stud from the knuckle.
Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft) ± 135 degrees Suspension Knuckle
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STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Fig. 3: Stabilizer Shaft Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Callout
Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Preliminary Procedure 1. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 2. Remove the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (LNF) or Muffler Replacement (LE5) . 3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the end of the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement. Bolts, Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket (Qty: 4) 1 Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft) MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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2 3
Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Shaft, Stabilizer Tip: Remove the insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 4: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure: Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)
1
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Tip: The bolts DO NOT have to be removed for this procedure. Loosen the bolts until the insulator can be removed from the stabilizer shaft. MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft) 2 3
Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT
Fig. 5: Stabilizer Shaft Link Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Callout
Component Name
NOTE: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur. IMPORTANT: Support the lower control arm in order to remove load pressure from the stabilizer link.
Preliminary Procedure: Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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Stabilizer Shaft Link Mounting Nuts (Qty: 2) 1
2
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Tighten: 72 N.m (53 lb ft) Stabilizer Shaft Link
SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT
Fig. 6: Shock Module Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Shock Module Replacement Callout Preliminary Procedure
Component Name
1. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 2. Separate the rear adjustment link from the suspension knuckle. DO NOT loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Adjustment Link Replacement. MY Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:46:25 PM
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