Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Coil Spring Insulators

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Fully seat the top and bottom coil spring insulators to the spring.

Fig 2: View Of Lower Suspension Jounce Bumper Nut

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IMPORTANT:

Spray silicon lubricant on the insulators to aid in installation.
Ensure that part number identification tape located on the coil spring is oriented inboard of the vehicle and at the top of the spring.

Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
Use a screw-type jackstand to compress the spring.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm On The Suspension Knuckle Bolt & Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the knuckle to the lower control arm.
Tighten: Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 4: Shock & Lower Control Arm

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Install the shock to the lower control arm.
Tighten: Tighten the lower shock bolt to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
Remove the jackstand.

Fig 5: View Of Stabilizer Link At Lower Control Arm Nut

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IMPORTANT: Hold the link with a wrench during nut installation.

Install the stabilizer link to the lower control arm.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 6: View Of Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts

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Push the trailing arm upward to align the front bracket to body bolt.
Use a drift to aid in bracket alignment and install the remaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .