SMU - VUE Rear Suspension Torque Specifications

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform Saturn retailers of changes to several bolt torque specifications for the 2004 VUE rear suspension.

Rear Upper Control Arm-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification

There are new specifications for the rear upper control arm-to-support assembly bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.

Please go to Step 5 of the "Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement" procedure (page 3-63 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243653) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

Important: There are two different upper control arms and upper control arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.

5. Tighten the upper control arm-to-support bolt.

Tighten

Trailing Arm Bushing-to-Bracket Bolt Torque Specification

There are new specifications for the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.

Please go to Step 6 in the "Trailing Arm Replacement" procedure (page 3-81 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1563406) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

Important: There are two different trailing arms and trailing arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.

6. Tighten the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket nut and bolt.

Tighten

Please go to Step 6 in the "Trailing Arm Bracket Replacement" procedure (page 3-83 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1563411) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

Important: There are two different trailing arms and trailing arm bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.

6. Tighten the trailing arm bushing-to-bracket nut and bolt.

Tighten

Toe Link-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification

There are new specifications for the toe link-to-support assembly bolt torque, which depend on the size of fastener installed.

Please go to Step 4 in the "Toe Link Replacement" procedure (page 3-86 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243731) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

Important: There are two different toe links and toe link bolts used on this vehicle. You must identify which is on the vehicle and use the corresponding torque value.

4. Tighten the toe link-to-support assembly bolt.

Tighten

Drive Module Bracket-to-Drive Module Bolt Torque Specification

There is a new specification for the drive module bracket-to-drive module bolt torque.

Please go to Step 2 in the "Support Rear Drive Module Mounting Bushing Replacement" procedure (page 3-55 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

2. Install the rear drive module bracket to the rear drive module, using new nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the drive module bracket-to-drive module bolts and nuts to 125 N·m (92 lb-ft).

Drive Module Bracket-to-Support Assembly Bolt Torque Specification

There is a new specification for the drive module bracket-to-support assembly bolt torque.

Please go to Step 3 in the "Support Rear Drive Module Mounting Bushing Replacement" procedure (page 3-55 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243842) and cross out the entire step. Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

3. Install the rear bracket to support bolt, using a new nut.

Tighten
Tighten the drive module bracket-to-support assembly bolt and nut to 125 N·m (92 lb-ft).

Stabilizer Link-to-Stabilizer Shaft Bolt Torque Specification

There is a new specification for the stabilizer link-to-stabilizer shaft bolt torque.

Please go to Step 3 in the "Stabilizer Shaft Replacement" procedure (page 3-70 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243689) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).

Please go to Step 3 in the "Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement" procedure (page 3-73 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243697) and cross out the entire step (do not cross out Important statement). Make copies of the following information and place it in the manual.

3. Install the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 47 N·m (35 lb-ft).

Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications Table

The Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications table (page 3-49 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1, SI Document ID #1243947) must also be updated as follows:

Go to Service Information on the web and print out copies of SI Document ID# 1243947.

Locate the Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications table on page 3-49 in the Suspension section of the printed 2004 Saturn VUE Service Manual, Vol. 1. Cross out the entire table. Replace the existing table with a copy of SI Document ID #1243947 (Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications).

The SI website has been updated and future Service Stall System SI CD releases will include this and other Service Manual updates.