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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the lower control arm to the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD) .
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

    Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts at this time.

    3. Fig 1: Identifying Frame Removed From Support Fixture
    GM819203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.
  4. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
  5. Ensure the following components are clear from the frame:
    • The electrical harness
    • The steering knuckle assembly
    • The brake pipes
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM822362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the frame mountings bolts (2) and tighten to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
  7. Raise the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mounts Lower Retaining Nuts
    GM708183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts (2) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  9. Remove the J 39580  . See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Mechanics Wire Supporting Power Steering Gear
    GM708719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the mechanics wire (4) supporting the power steering gear (3).
    11. Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM802792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM750956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  13. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degree rotation.
    14. Fig 7: View Of Outer Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle And Retaining Nut
    GM794579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  15. Install the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut and tighten to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    16. Fig 8: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bolts
    GM814811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure correct position from the previously marked spots.
  16. Tighten the stabilizer shaft bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    17. Fig 9: View Of Lower Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut
    GM750841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms.
  18. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    19. Fig 10: View of Lower Shock Bolts
    GM742959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the lower shock mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    20. Fig 11: Identifying Brake Line Bracket Nut
    GM819185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the brake pipe connection to the frame with the nuts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    21. Fig 12: Identifying Washer Bottle Bracket Nuts & Bracket
    GM708714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the BPMV nuts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  22. Install the washer bottle bracket and nuts (3) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    23. Fig 13: View Of Mechanics Wire, Front Inner Energy Absorber Bracket Bolt
    GM708709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the mechanics wire (3) supporting the radiator.
  24. Secure the energy absorber bracket nut (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    25. Fig 14: Identifying Anti-Lock Brake Wiring Harness At Lower Control Arms
    GM802031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the antilock brake wiring harness to the lower control arms.
    26. Fig 15: Identifying Right Rearward Retainer
    GM708197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Secure the right rearward retainer (1).
    27. Fig 16: Identifying Left Rearward Retainer
    GM708204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Secure the left rearward retainer (1).
    28. Fig 17: Identifying Engine Harness-To-Frame Electrical Harness Retainers
    GM708192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Secure the engine electrical harness retainers (1) to the frame.
  29. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  30. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to the following procedures:
  33. Align the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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