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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2009G8 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEFRAMES, SUBFRAMES & CROSSMEMBERSFRAME AND UNDERBODYREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT FRAME REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Pontiac G8 Base

Installation Procedure

2009 Pontiac G8 BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the frame to the support fixture.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Insulator Bracket To Subframe Retaining Nuts
    GM1943684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the stabilizer bar to the front subframe.
  3. Install the stabilizer bar caps (2) to the front subframe
    4. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the stabilizer shaft retaining bolts to the frame at this stage.
  4. Install NEW stabilizer shaft to front sub frame retaining nuts (3).
  5. Install the engine mount to the front subframe.
  6. Install the lower engine mount to front sub frame retaining nuts (2).
  7. Carefully lower the body to the frame.
  8. Make sure the following components are clear from the frame.
    • The wheel speed sensor electrical harness
    • The steering knuckle assembly
    • The brake pipes
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Front Sub Frame To Front Chassis Rail Retaining Bolts
    GM1943720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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