cradle brace

[sunfire01]

Hello all i have a 01 sunfire and the cradle brace is broken. What does that brace do and can i remove it or do i need to replace it is it important?

 

[melsg5]

you are referring to a $20 part which helps stabilize the engine cradle, I would replace it
http://www.gmpartsonline.net/parts/...SION COMPONENTS&component=Engine cradle brace

 

[sunfire01]

Ok thanks!