Owner manual

SIDE BAR
CHEVY AVALANCHE 02-10
IMPORTANT ALERT: GM uses a very strong thread-locking compound on all body
bolts. Use of an air assisted impact ratchet can cause damage to the threads on
factory body mount bolts and the internal nut assembly because of this thread
locking compound.
We only recommend the use of hand tools to slowly remove and reinstall body
mount bolts on all GM vehicles.
PROCEDURE:
CRITICAL INFORMATION: If during the removal process, it becomes increasingly
difficult to unscrew the body mount bolt with hand tools, tighten the bolt several
rotations to clear the thread locking compound from the threads, then reverse
direction and continue to unscrew until the body mount bolt is out. Repeat this
process as necessary on all GM body mount bolts. Use of an appropriate anti-seize
compound is highly recommended for re-installation. Tighten body mount bolt to
factory torque specifications for your particular model year.
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Example of GM factory body mount bolt