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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.
    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
    GM1685565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
    2. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.
  2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
  3. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    4. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

  5. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
    GM744328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    8. Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM731562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer. Standard washers should not be used.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
  9. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).

    10. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Tie Rod
    GM687435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  11. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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