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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Upper Control Arm
    GM1860918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the upper control arm (1) in the mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Knuckle Assembly
    GM1860865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Rotate the knuckle assembly back into the proper position.
    3. Fig 3: Adjuster Cam, Cam Nut And Bolt
    GM1861001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Position the front adjuster cam (2) in the mounting bracket.
  4. Install the adjuster cam bolt (3).
  5. Finger tighten the front adjuster cam nut (1).
    6. Fig 4: Rear Upper Adjuster Cam And Cam Bolt
    GM1861988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Position the rear adjuster cam (2) in the mounting bracket.
  7. Finger tighten the rear adjuster cam nut (1).
    8. Fig 5: Upper Control Arm Bolt And Nut
    GM1860854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Install the upper control arm bolt (2) and nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  9. Remove the jack stand from under the lower control arm.
    10. Fig 6: Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Retaining Clips
    GM1860838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) and (2) on the upper control arm.
    11. Fig 7: Reference Marks On Adjuster Cam And Bracket
    GM1861008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Align the reference marks on the adjuster cam and bracket.
    12. Fig 8: Wrench Holding Adjuster Cam Bolt
    GM1861067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Using a wrench to hold the adjuster cam bolt in place, tighten all the adjuster cam nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Verify wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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