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Frame & Underbody Saturn Sky I final

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 11 illustrations ~275 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Frame Brace Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Frame Brace Nuts10 N.m89 lb in
Front Closeout Panel Bolts9 N.m80 lb in
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts100 N.m74 lb ft
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Reinforcement Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Transmission Mount Nuts55 N.m41 lb ft
Transmission Support Bolt58 N.m43 lb ft

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/ignition-switchsteering-lock/#general-information) .
  2. Remove the rear differential. Refer to the appropriate procedure: «Differential Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/differentials-drive-axles/#rear-drive-axle) for the 5L40-E/5L50-E automatic transmission «Driveline Support Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft) for the Aisin AR5 manual transmission
  3. Remove the rear lower control arms. Refer to «Lower Control Arm Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-system) .
  4. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement bolts (1).
  5. Remove the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement (2).
  6. Remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1).
  7. Remove the rear crossmember (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear crossmember (2).
  2. Install the rear crossmember mounting bolts (1). Tighten: Tighten all the support bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement (2).
  4. Install the rear suspension lower control arm reinforcement bolts (1). Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  5. Install the rear lower control arms. Refer to «Lower Control Arm Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/suspension-rear/#rear-suspension-system) .
  6. Install the rear differential. Refer to the appropriate procedure: «Differential Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/differentials-drive-axles/#rear-drive-axle) for the 5L40-E/5L50-E automatic transmission «Driveline Support Replacement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft) for the Aisin AR5 manual transmission
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Inspect for rear wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to «Wheel Alignment Measurement»(/saturn/sky/i-final-2010-2010/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-system__wheel-alignment-measurement) .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Frame Brace Replacement
Scheme 1: Frame Brace Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo) .
1Frame Brace Nuts (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2Frame Brace Bolts (Qty: 3) Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3Frame Brace
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base)
Scheme 2: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 6)
3Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 3)
4Front Wheelhouse Liner
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo)
Scheme 3: Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Front Wheelhouse Brake Cooling Duct Retainer (Qty: 1)
2Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 16) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3Front Wheelhouse Liner
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
Scheme 4: Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1Rear Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 13)
2Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
3Rear Wheelhouse Liner
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement
Scheme 5: Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement . Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Base) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Turbo) .
1Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Tip: Release the retainer on the front of duct.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission)
Scheme 6: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system pipe. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNF) .
1Front Tunnel Panel Bolt (Qty: 9) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2Front Tunnel Panel
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission)
Scheme 7: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system pipe. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNF) .
1Front Tunnel Panel Bolt (Qty: 9) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2Front Tunnel Panel
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear
Scheme 8: Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNF) .
1Floor Panel Tunnel Rear Panel Bolt (Qty: 12) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
2Floor Panel Tunnel Rear Panel
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission W/ZOK)
Scheme 9: Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission W/ZOK)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Mount Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Transmission Support Bolt Tighten: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
3Transmission Support
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic Transmission)
Scheme 10: Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic Transmission)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Mount Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
2Transmission Support Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
3Transmission Support
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Scheme 11: Transmission Support Replacement (Manual Transmission)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front floor closeout panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Automatic Transmission) or Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Front (Manual Transmission) . Remove the floor panel tunnel rear panel. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear . Support the transmission.
1Transmission Support Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
2Transmission Support
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .