Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut And Bolt

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Position the front lower control arm (3) on the vehicle.
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2) - Install
Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten

Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt And Nut

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Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut (2) - Install
Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten

Fig 3: Steering Knuckle Nut And Bolt

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Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Install
Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Install
Tighten
1. First Pass: 37 N.m (27 lb ft)
2. Second Pass: Loosen 120 degrees
3. Third Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
4. Final Pass: (30-45 degrees)

Fig 4: Front Suspension Measurement

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Support the front lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm until the previously recorded measurement (p) is achieved.

Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt And Nut

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Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) - Tighten
Tighten
1. First Pass: 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
2. Second Pass: Loosen 720 degrees
3. Third Pass: 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
4. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)

Fig 6: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut And Bolt

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Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2) - Tighten
Tighten
1. First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (60-75 degrees)
Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement