Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the control arm (1) into position and install the bolt (2) attaching the control arm (1) to the crossmember (4).
Hand tighten the bolt.
- Install the bolt (3) to the control arm (1).
Hand tighten the bolt.
- Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Tighten: Tighten the ball stud nut to 60 N.m (48 lb ft).
- If necessary tighten the ball joint nut enough to align the slots in order to insert the cotter pin.
- Install the cotter pin.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Slightly raise the vehicle.
- Remove the jack stands from under the crossmember.
- Install the wiring harness to the lower control arm.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the control arm attaching bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the front suspension crossmember front bolt (3) to 60 N.m (45 lb ft) plus 180 degrees rotation.
- Tighten the front suspension control arm to body bolt (2) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 180 degrees rotation.
- Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.