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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Install the control arm bolts and nuts.

    Important:  Align the ball stud cotter pin hole parallel to the knuckle in order to ease the cotter pin installation.

  3. Install the ball stud to the knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the ball stud castle nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball stud castle nut to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm Bolts & Nuts
    G01828324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do NOT loosen the ball stud nut in order to align the ball stud nut slots to the ball stud cotter pin hole.

  5. If necessary, tighten the ball stud castle nut in order to align the ball stud castle nut slot (1) to the ball stud cotter pin hole (2) as shown.
    Fig 2: Ball Stud Castle Nut Slot & Ball Stud Cotter Pin Hole
    G01828325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that the cotter pin ends do NOT contact the ABS wheel speed sensor, the ABS sensor connector or the drive axle.

  6. Install a NEW cotter pin and bend the ends as shown in either example.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  8. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor jumper harness to the harness retainer clips. Refer to WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link
    G01828326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (2).

    Important:  This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
    • The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, replace the fastener.

  10. Install the lower control arm nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 113 N.m (83 lb ft).

  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Installing Lower Control Arm & Connector
    G01828327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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