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Frame and Underbody: Other Pontiac Vibe I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 7 illustrations ~677 words

Underbody Dimensions 2 Wheel Drive (1 Of 2)

Measurement PointsDistance from CenterlineMeasurement PointsDistance from Vertical Imaginary Standard Line
1, 13435 mm (17.13 in)1, 130.0 mm (0.0 in)
2, 12614 mm (24.17 in)2, 12407 mm (16.02 in)
3, 11512 mm (20.16 in)3, 11599 mm (23.58 in)
4238 mm (9.37 in)4920 mm (36.22 in)
5, 8437 mm (17.20 in)5, 81125 mm (44.29 in)
6, 7464 mm (18.27 in)6, 71596 mm (62.83 in)
972 mm (2.83 in)91002 mm (39.45 in)
10265 mm (10.43 in)10920 mm (36.22 in)
17626 mm (24.65 in)171539 mm (60.59 in)
15, 27445 mm (17.52 in)15, 271258 mm (49.53 in)
23, 20330 mm (12.99 in)20, 151501 mm (49.53 in)
19485 mm (19.09 in)192064 mm (81.26 in)
24500 mm (19.69 in)242064 mm (81.26 in)
2180 mm (3.15 in)212162 mm (85.12 in)
2220 mm (0.79 in)222162 mm (85.12 in)
20465 mm 18.31 in)202349 mm (92.48 in)
23486 mm (19.13 in)232347 mm (92.40 in)
26456 mm (17.95 in)261542 mm (60.71 in)

UNDERBODY DIMENSIONS 2 WHEEL DRIVE (1 OF 2)

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Underbody Dimensions 2 Wheel Drive (2 Of 2)

Measurement PointsDistance Between Control PointsMeasurement PointsDistance Between Control Points
1-2455 mm (17.91 in)18-16839 mm (33.03 in)
1-121129 mm (44.85 in)25-28840 mm (33.07 in)
1-13870 mm (34.25 in)15-27890 mm (35.04 in)
2-121228 mm (48.35 in)26-17912 mm (35.91 in)
2-5754 mm (29.69 in)21-17730 mm (28.74 in)
5-71018 mm (40.08 in)27-191252 mm (49.29 in)
2-9909 mm (35.79 in)24-151263 mm (49.72 in)
2-4657 mm (25.87 in)26-22786 mm (30.94 in)
3-111023 mm (40.28 in)24-19985 mm (38.78 in)
5-6473 mm (18.62 in)23-20953 mm (37.52 in)
5-121282 mm (50.47 in)5, 8874 mm (34.41 in)
6-7929 mm (36.57 in)10-12641 mm (25.24 in)
9-12805 mm (31.69 in)13-291223 mm (48.15 in)
29, 1860 mm (33.86 in)27, 29400 mm (15.75 in)
14-29870 mm (34.25 in)14-27966 mm (38.03 in)
14-261135 mm (44.69 in)0-00 mm (0.0 in)

UNDERBODY DIMENSIONS 2 WHEEL DRIVE (2 OF 2)

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Underbody Dimensions All Wheel Drive (1 Of 2)

Measurement PointsDistance from CenterlineMeasurement PointsDistance from Vertical Imaginary Standard Line
1, 14435 mm (17.13 in)1, 130.0 mm (0.0 in)
2, 13614 mm (24.17 in)2, 12407 mm (16.02 in)
3, 12621 mm (24.45 in)3, 12544 mm (21.42 in)
4, 11476 mm (18.74 in)4, 11760 mm (29.92 in)
5238 mm (9.37 in)5920 mm (36.22 in)
6, 9437 mm (17.20 in)6, 91125 mm (44.29 in)
7, 8464 mm (18.27 in)7, 81596 mm (62.83 in)
10265 mm (10.43 in)10920 mm (36.22 in)
15, 26435 mm (17.13 in)15, 26860 mm (33.86 in)
16, 25445 mm (17.52 in)16, 251258 mm (49.53 in)
17626 mm (24.65 in)171539 mm (60.59 in)
18485 mm (19.09 in)182064 mm (81.26 in)
19465 mm (18.31 in)192349 mm (92.48 in)
2080 mm (3.15 in)202162 mm (85.12 in)
2120 mm (0.79 in)212162 mm (85.12 in)
22486 mm (19.13 in)222347 mm (92.40 in)
23500 mm (19.69 in)232064 mm (81.26 in)
24456 mm (17.95 in)241542 mm (60.71 in)

UNDERBODY DIMENSIONS ALL WHEEL DRIVE (1 OF 2)

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Underbody Dimensions All Wheel Drive (2 Of 2)

Measurement PointsDistance Between Control PointsMeasurement PointsDistance Between Control Points
1-2455 mm (17.91 in)18-16839 mm (33.03 in)
1-131129 mm (44.85 in)23-25840 mm (33.07 in)
1-14870 mm (34.25 in)16-25890 mm (35.04 in)
2-131228 mm (48.35 in)24-17912 mm (35.91 in)
2-6754 mm (29.69 in)20-17730 mm (28.74 in)
6-81018 mm (40.08 in)25-181252 mm (49.29 in)
2-91282 mm (50.47 in)23-161263 mm (49.72 in)
2-5657 mm (25.87 in)24-21786 mm (30.94 in)
4-11952 mm (37.48 in)23-18985 mm (38.78 in)
6-7473 mm (18.62 in)19-22953 mm (37.52 in)
3-121243 mm (48.94 in)6, 9874 mm (34.41 in)
7-8929 mm (36.57 in)10-12641 mm (25.24 in)
13-10641 mm (25.24 in)14-261223 mm (48.15 in)
26, 1860 mm (33.86 in)25, 26400 mm (15.75 in)
15-26870 mm (34.25 in)15-25966 mm (38.03 in)
15-241135 mm (44.69 in)0-00 mm (0.0 in)

UNDERBODY DIMENSIONS ALL WHEEL DRIVE (2 OF 2)

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Front Body Dimensions

Measurement PointsDistance Between Control PointsMeasurement PointsDistance Between Control Points
1-7624 mm (24.57 in)4-241410 mm (55.51 in)
1-9834 mm (32.83 in)5-231383 mm (54.45 in)
1-17849 mm (33.43 in)6-221307 mm (51.46 in)
1-21647 mm (25.47 in)7-251022 mm (40.24 in)
2-4278 mm (10.94 in)8-201469 mm (57.83 in)
2-13946 mm (37.24 in)10-14514 mm (20.24 in)
2-191375 mm (54.13 in)11-14387 mm (15.24 in)
2-221514 mm (59.61 in)11-15800 mm (31.50 in)
3-211038 mm (40.87 in)12-14500 mm (19.69 in)
3-251023 mm (40.28 in)12-15827 mm (32.56 in)
3-261240 mm (48.82 in)12-18788 mm (31.02 in)
13-261365 mm (53.74 in)14-15441 mm (17.36 in)
14-16581 mm (22.87 in)14-18542 mm (21.34 in)
19-26941 mm (37.05 in)0-00 mm (0 in)

FRONT BODY DIMENSIONS CHART

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Body Side Dimensions

Measurement PointsDistance Between Control PointsMeasurement PointsDistance Between Control Points
2-31118 mm (44.02 in)21-221418 mm (55.83 in)
3-221086 mm (42.26 in)23-241418 mm (55.83 in)
4-51216 mm (47.87 in)25-181004 mm (39.53 in)
6-71215 mm (47.83 in)26-51255 mm (49.41 in)
7-11664 mm (26.14 in)26-20803 mm (31.61 in)
7-13915 mm (36.02 in)26-261397 mm (55.00 in)
8-91114 mm (43.86 in)
9-151086 mm (42.76 in)29-11548 mm (60.94 in)
10-111204 mm (47.40 in)29-281431 mm (56.34 in)
11-171078 mm (42.44 in)30-11118 mm (44.02 in)
12-131405 mm (55.31 in)30-29892 mm (35.12 in)
14-151418 mm (55.83 in)31-321343 mm (52.87 in)
15-111120 mm (44.09 in)32-5862 mm (33.94 in)
16-171406 mm (55.35 in)32-20900 mm (35.43 in)
17-13616 mm (24.25 in)32-22900 mm (35.43 in)
19-201412 mm (55.39 in)

BODY SIDE DIMENSIONS CHART

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Rear Body Dimensions

Measurement PointsDistance Between Control Points
2-141110 mm (43.70 in)
6-1961 mm (37.83 in)
7-131631 mm (64.21 in)
11-41429 mm (56.26 in)
12-31262 mm (49.69 in)
10-71074 mm (42.28 in)
8-11204 mm (47.40 in)
13-101163 mm (45.79 in)

REAR BODY DIMENSIONS CHART

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Scheme 9: Underbody Inspection
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Check for obvious deterioration on the floor pan.
  3. Check for loose dirt and corrosion around the inside of the floor pan reinforcement member access holes. This is the first indication that corrosion may exist in hidden areas. Perform all repairs before the final cleaning and protective treatment is performed.
  4. Using a chisel, ensure that the drain provisions in the floor pan reinforcement members are open. Open the drain holes in the body side panels using a punch and a drift.

General Body Construction

This section contains information on unitized body construction incorporating integral front and rear frame side rails.

The engine, front suspension lower control arms and steering gear are supported by a frame which is bolted to the body through rubber insulators at the four locations. Two rubber insulated struts secure the engine to the upper rail of the engine compartment front panel.

Mounting provisions for the front suspension system are shared by chassis components (suspension lower control arms and frame) and body components (engine compartment side panels). The underbody must be properly aligned to maintain the correct suspension and wheel alignment.

Individual underbody components contribute directly to the overall strength of the unibody. Use proper welding techniques during service operations. The components must be corrosion protected whenever body repair operations damage or destroy the original sealing surfaces. When needing a general corrosion protectant, use anti-corrosion compound GM P/N 12346225 or equivalent.

Vehicles involved in an accident of any nature which might result in a damage frame should always be checked for proper frame alignment in addition to steering geometry and wheel alignment. If the frame is damaged and needs to be welded or straightened to correct the problem, it is recommended that the frame be replaced. Do not attempt to repair the frame.

Frame Insulators

Improper frame insulator installation may result in the following noises

  1. Popping Noise
  2. Structure Shake
  3. Road Noise
  4. Squeaks
  5. Snapping Noise

The above problems can sometimes be caused by the wrong part being installed or the insulator not being properly tightened. Squeaks may be caused by an improperly located insulator rubbing on the frame rail.

If a problem has been diagnosed as an insulator problem, a color code check of the insulators to determine correct usage of a body bolt torque check can be performed. Both the upper and lower insulators are orange. If the wrong insulator is used, it must be replaced with the correct part.

The removal of any one frame insulator requires the loosening of the adjacent frame insulator to permit the frame to separate from the body. Be careful not to damage the fan shroud, steering hoses and brake pipes during replacement of the frame insulators.

When installing a frame insulator, make sure the lower insulator is fully seated into the frame. The frame insulator should be lubricated with rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 or equivalent. The upper insulator is pressed into the lower insulator sandwiching the frame between the two insulators. The bolt is the inserted through the mount, capturing the lower retainer. Do not overtighten a frame insulator. When frame insulator bolts are removed, you must replace the bolts with new bolts. If the frame insulator bolt does not thread in smoothly, it may be necessary to run a tap through the frame crossmember nut to remove any foreign material stuck in the threads. Be careful not to punch a hole through the underbody with the tap.