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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Lower Control Nut & Control Arm
    GM2193043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the front lower control arm (2) in the frame and the steering knuckle.
    2. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm Nut & Bolt
    GM2352112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front lower control arm front bolt (2) and the front nut (1).
    3. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM2195705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front lower control arm rear nut (1).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Using a torque angle meter, tighten the front lower control arm rear nut (1) to:
    • First Pass: 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 120 degrees
    5. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM2195666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a torque angle meter, tighten the front lower control arm nut (1) to:
    • First Pass: 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
    • First Pass: loosen 4 degrees
    • First Pass: tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 120 degrees
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  8. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment, if needed. Refer to Front Caster and Camber Adjustment .
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