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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Coil Spring And The Upper Insulator
    GM625136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the coil spring and the upper insulator.
  2. Raise the rear axle.
  3. Install the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Disposal .
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Connect the ESC sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear axle support.
  7. Lower the vehicle.