Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm.
- Install the control arm bolts and nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
- Install the ball stud to the knuckle.IMPORTANT: Align the ball stud cotter pin hole parallel to the knuckle in order to ease the cotter pin installation.
- Install the ball stud castle nut.
Tighten: Tighten the ball stud castle nut to 20 N.m + 120 degrees (15 lb ft + 120 degrees).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .IMPORTANT: Verify the nut is torqued to a minimum of 55 N.m. - 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.
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IMPORTANT: Do NOT loosen the ball stud nut in order to align the ball stud nut slots to the ball stud cotter pin hole. - Install a NEW cotter pin and bend the ends as shown in either example.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the cotter pin ends do NOT contact the ABS wheel speed sensor, the ABS sensor connector, or the drive axle.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor jumper harness to the harness retainer clips, if equipped.
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (2), if equipped.
- Install the lower control arm nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
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 against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener. - Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.