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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 150 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Lower the vehicle on to the front crossmember support.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Crossmember

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Install the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts.
1. 3.1. Tighten the left rear outboard bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
2. 3.2. Tighten the right rear outboard bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
3. 3.3. Tighten the front upper bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
4. 3.4. Tighten the rear inboard bolts to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
Install the front suspension support brace. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .
Remove the mechanic's wire or equivalent, and install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) or POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
On vehicles with the brake pipe running along the support frame, install the brake pipe into the retainers.
Install the tie rods to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
Install the ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
Connect the ABS harness to the lower control arms. Refer to WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INTERMEDIATE PIPE REPLACEMENT .
Install the engine strut to the lower engine mount and frame. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT .
Install the front fender liners. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT .
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.