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Front Suspension System: Specifications Pontiac Solstice I

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Lower Ball Joint Nut
First Pass40 N.m30 lb ft
Second PassPlus 135°
Lower Control Arm to Frame Nut165 N.m122 lb ft
Shock Absorber Lower Nut28 N.m21 lb ft
Shock Absorber Top Nut42 N.m31 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upper Nut47 N.m35 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts72 N.m53 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket Bolts55 N.m41 lb ft
Tie Rod End Nut
First Pass30 N.m22 lb ft
Second PassPlus 115°
Upper Ball Joint Nut
First Pass30 N.m22 lb ft
Second PassPlus 150°
Upper Control Arm to Frame Bolt110 N.m81 lb ft
Wheel Hub Bolt115 N.m85 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Scheme 1: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the stabilizer shaft from the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bolts (Qty: 4) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bracket
3Front Stabilizer Shaft Tip: Remove the insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Scheme 2: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure: Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Nut, Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining (Qty: 2) Tighten: 72 N.m (53 lb ft)
2Link, Stabilizer Shaft
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
Scheme 3: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Mounting Bolts (Qty: 4) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: The mounting bolts DO NOT have to be removed to perform this procedure. Loosen the bolts until the bracket is loose enough to slide the insulator along the stabilizer shaft. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand in order to ease the removal and installation of the link. Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Stabilizer Shaft Bracket
3Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Tip: Before removing the insulator, clean the area around the insulator and apply a small amount of silicone spray.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement
Scheme 4: Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement . Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
1Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Mounting Bolts (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness from the retainers on the steering knuckle. Tighten: 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
2Wheel/Speed Sensor Hub
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Steering Knuckle Replacement
Scheme 5: Steering Knuckle Replacement
CalloutComponent 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 wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub/Speed Sensor Replacement .
1Outer Tie Rod End Retaining Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Do Not loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement . Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 115°
2Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip: 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°
3Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut Tip: Rotate the forward edge of the knuckle 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 steering knuckle. Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft) ± 135°
4Steering Knuckle
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.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Steering Knuckle Replacement

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Upper Control Arm Replacement
Scheme 6: Upper Control Arm Replacement
CalloutComponent 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 Procedures: Remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
1Upper Ball Joint Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Loosen but DO NOT remove the nut until the ball stud has been separated from the knuckle. Tighten: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) ± 150°
2Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten: 110 N.m (81 lb ft)
3Upper Control Arm Tip: Using the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator, separate the ball stud from the knuckle. Disconnect the wiring harness from the upper control arm.
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.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Upper Control Arm Replacement

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Lower Control Arm Replacement
Scheme 7: Lower Control Arm Replacement
CalloutComponent 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 Procedures Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement . Disconnect the shock module from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Module Replacement . Separate the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. DO NOT loosen the adjustment jamb nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
1Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Finger start the nut before tightening. Tighten: 165 N.m (122 lb ft)
2Lower Control Arm Alignment Cam
3Lower Control Arm Alignment Bolt
4Lower Control Arm Assembly Tip: Rotate the forward edge of the knuckle outboard to provide access for the J-42188-B Ball Joint Separator. 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.
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.
NOTE
Refer to Fastener Notice .

Lower Control Arm Replacement

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