Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm to the steering knuckle.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission. - Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
- Install the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
- Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.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.
- Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
- Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
- Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
- Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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.