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Frame and Underbody: Specifications GMC Acadia I facelift

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 5 illustrations ~156 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Engine Mount to Frame Nut75 N.m55 lb ft
Frame Brace Bolt60 N.m44 lb ft
Front Crossmember Brace Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Front Frame to Body Bolt110 N.m81 lb ft
+ 90°
Radiator Support Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Rear Axle Differential to Body Bolt160 N.m118 lb ft
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Rear Frame Reinforcement Bolt60 N.m44 lb ft
Rear Frame Reinforcement Stud60 N.m44 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Rear Suspension Crossmember to Body Bolt160 N.m118 lb ft
Right Park Brake Cable Retaining Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Trailer Hitch Bolt108 N.m80 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Frame Nut75 N.m55 lb ft
Underbody Side Rail Bolt47 N.m35 lb ft
Underbody Side Rail Nut11 N.m97 lb in
Upper Bumper Support to Radiator Support Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut260 N.m192 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement
Scheme 1: Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1Underbody Rear Side Rail Bolt (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 47 N.m (35 lb ft)
2Underbody Rear Side Rail Nut Tighten 11 N.m (97 lb in)
3Underbody Rear Side Rail
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Removal Procedure
Scheme 2: Removal Procedure

Scheme 3

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Scheme 4

Scheme 4
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Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to «Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)»(ref-610046-S14458116992014042100000) , «Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)»(ref-610046-S18888979742014042100000) and «Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse)»(ref-610046-S01707175432014042100000) .
  2. Tie the condenser radiator fan module to the upper bumper support.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-610031-S32962375812014042100000) .
  4. Remove the power steering cooler nuts (2).
  5. Position the power steering cooler (1) securely out of the way.
  6. Remove the lower 2 bolts from the upper bumper support.
  7. Support the frame with a jack stand.
  8. Remove the front crossmember brace bolts (3).
  9. Remove the front frame to body bolts (2). NOTE: When the frame insulator bolts are removed, always discard the bolts and replace with new bolts.
  10. Remove the front crossmember brace (1).
  11. Remove the radiator support bolts.
  12. Remove the radiator support.

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