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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the lower control arm to the steering knuckle.
    IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.
  2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
  3. Install the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
  4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm To Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G01597349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  5. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

  6. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
  7. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
    Fig 2: Installing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
    G01597350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
  9. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut
    G01597351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  11. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment  SPECIFICATIONS  in Wheel alignment.
    Fig 4: Installing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    G01597352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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