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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004VIBE AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSIONCONTROL ARM
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8
Control Arm
2004 Pontiac Vibe AWD L4-1.8L VIN 8SECTION Control Arm
Front
Control Arm to Lower Ball Joint Nuts and Bolt 89 Nm (65.6 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Nut and Bolts 137 Nm (101.0 ft. lbs.)
Rear
Lower Control Arm-to-Body Front Bolts, 4WD 65 Nm (47.9 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Knuckle Front Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 inch lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Knuckle Rear Nut and Cam Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Upper Control Arm-to-Knuckle Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Rear Suspension Control Arm Cam Bolt Nut 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Upper Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nut and Cam Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Control Arm to Lower Ball Joint Nuts and Bolt 89 Nm (65.6 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm to Crossmember Nut and Bolts 137 Nm (101.0 ft. lbs.)
Rear
Lower Control Arm-to-Body Front Bolts, 4WD 65 Nm (47.9 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Knuckle Front Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 inch lbs.)
Lower Control Arm-to-Knuckle Rear Nut and Cam Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Upper Control Arm-to-Knuckle Nut and Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Rear Suspension Control Arm Cam Bolt Nut 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
Upper Control Arm-to-Crossmember Nut and Cam Bolt, 4WD 74 Nm (54.6 ft. lbs.)
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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.