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Installation Procedure.

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Muffler Assembly
    GM1530344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aide of an assistant, position the muffler assembly on the rear axle housing.
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Muffler Clear Of Rear Valance
    GM1530334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Glide the rear muffler assembly to clear the rear valance.
    3. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Muffler Assembly Clear Of Rear Axle Housing
    GM1530337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Slide the muffler assembly forward to clear the rear axle housing.
    4. Fig 4: View of Exhaust Muffler
    GM1231421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the retaining nuts for the catalytic converter. Finger tighten the nuts.
  5. Install the muffler assembly and catalytic converter in the hangers (catalytic converter shown, muffler similar).
    6. Fig 5: View of Right Side Exhaust Insulator Nuts
    GM1275976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the retaining nuts for the rear hangers. Finger tighten the retaining nuts.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the catalytic converter flange retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the catalytic converter retaining nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear exhaust hanger retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear exhaust hanger retaining nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    9. Fig 6: Installing/Installing Rear Coil Springs
    GM731666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure that all the reference markings are positioned correcting.
  9. Install the rear coil spring.
    10. Fig 7: View Of Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt
    GM731622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Raise the rear axle to install the lower shock absorber bolt and nut.
  11. Install the lower shock absorber bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock absorber bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    12. Fig 8: View Of Rear Differential
    GM731614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rear axle brace. Refer to Rear Axle Brace Replacement .
    13. Fig 9: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Links & Stabilizer Shaft
    GM744889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the stabilizer link and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 35 N.m (25 lb ft).

  14. Install the right rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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