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Frame and Underbody: Specifications Chevrolet Malibu VIII facelift

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Frame-to-Body Bolt - Front160118 lb ft
Frame-to-Body Reinforcement Bolt (1)
First Pass6044 lb ft \
Final Pass+ 30 degrees
Front Transmission Mount-to-Frame Bolt10074 lb ft
Front Wheelhouse Liner - Front Screw2.522 lb in
Rear Support to Body Bolt (1)
First Pass9066 lb ft
Second Pass+ 120 degrees
Final Pass+ 15 degrees
Rear Transmission Mount-to-Frame Bolt10074 lb ft
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Nut218 lb in
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Screw327 lb in
Steering Gear Bolt (1)
First Pass11081 lb ft
Second Pass+ 150 degrees
Final Pass+ 15 degrees
Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Fastener980 lb in
(1) Replace Fastener with NEW fastener

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
Scheme 1: Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Left Side) , Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement (Right Side) .
1Front Compartment Splash Shield Fastener (Qty 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Front Compartment Splash Shield Retainer (Qty 2)
3Front Compartment Splash Shield
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side
Scheme 2: Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove rear air deflector replacement left side. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
1Underbody Front Air Deflector Fastener (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2Underbody Left Front Air Deflector Fastener (Qty: 2)
3Underbody Left Front Air Deflector
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
Scheme 3: Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove rear air deflector replacement right side. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
1Underbody Front Air Deflector Fastener (Qty: 8) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2Underbody Right Front Air Deflector
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side
Scheme 4: Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1Underbody Front Air Deflector Fasteners (Qty 7) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Underbody Left rear Air Deflector
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
Scheme 5: Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1Underbody Front Air Deflector Fastener (Qty: 12) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2Underbody Right Rear Air Deflector
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Right Side
Scheme 6: Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Right Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove underbody rear air deflector right side. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
1Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Right Side Fastener (Qty: 1) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 (80 lb in)
2Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Right Side
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Right Side

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Left Side
Scheme 7: Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Left Side
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death. Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove underbody rear air deflector left side. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
1Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Left Side Fastener (Qty: 1) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 (80 lb in)
2Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Left Side
WARNING
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Rear Air Outer Deflector Bracket Replacement - Left Side

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Removal Procedure
Scheme 8: Removal Procedure
  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to «Engine Support Fixture»(ref-609113-S03723650212014041500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-609111-S25517100942014041500000) .
  3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(ref-609123-S14697703972014041500000) .
  4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to «Front Bumper Fascia Replacement»(ref-609127-S28298773962014041500000) .
  5. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to «Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement»(ref-609146-S20380178482014041500000) .
  6. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is lowered.
  7. Disconnect the left and right stabilizer links from the strut assemblies. Refer to «Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»(ref-609153-S09461559712014041500000) .
  8. Remove the two steering gear retaining bolts. Refer to «Steering Gear Replacement (LUK With MHH)»(ref-609154-S13318969472014041500000) , «Steering Gear Replacement (LKW With MNH)»(ref-609154-S03788470502014041500000) , «Steering Gear Replacement (LTG With M7W)»(ref-609154-S04936144442014041500000) .
  9. Using mechanics wire, suspend the steering gear from the powertrain.
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to «Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUK)»(ref-609155-S22126254612014041500000) , «Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG)»(ref-609155-S04881988512014041500000) , «Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW)»(ref-609155-S21191047162014041500000) .
  11. Remove the frame reinforcement fasteners (1) and discard.
  12. Remove the front transmission mount through bolt (1).
  13. Remove the rear transmission mount to frame fasteners (1, 2).
  14. Separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles (1). Refer to «Lower Control Arm Replacement»(ref-609153-S14283364842014041500000) .
  15. Remove the electrical harness from the clips in the frame (2).
  16. Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
  17. Carefully lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the support table.
  18. Remove the two rear frame-to-body bolts.
  19. Remove the frame reinforcements.
  20. Remove the two front frame-to-body bolts.
  21. Carefully raise the vehicle to separate the frame from the body.
  22. If replacing the frame, transfer components as necessary.

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