Axle Control Arm Bolt, Rear - Torque Specification

1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION Axle Control Arm Bolt, Rear - Torque Specification
File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 43-34-03
Date: September, 1994

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Section 3D - Rear Axle Control Arm Bolt Torque Value

Models:
1990-95 Chevrolet Lumina APV
1990-95 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1990-95 Pontiac Trans Sport

This bulletin contains revisions to Section 3D. Three new torque values have been released for the vehicles stated above which revises the torque on the bolt to the rear control arm.

For the 1990 vehicles, the new torque value changed to 165 N-m (122 lb.ft.).

For model years 1991 through 1994, the new torque value is 270 N-m (199 lb.ft.).

For 1995 the new torque value is 235 N-m (173 lb.ft.). Please update your Service Manual.

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