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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the front lower control arm. Secure with the bolt (1). DO NOT tighten.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft and the stabilizer shaft link to the front lower control arm (if equipped with a stabilizer shaft). Secure with the nut. DO NOT tighten.
    NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  3. Install the front lower control arm bracket (10) to the crossmember. Secure with the nut (12).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 19 N.m (14 ft lbs).

  4. Install the front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp (if equipped with a stabilizer shaft). Secure with the nut (5).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 19 N.m (14 ft lbs)

  5. Install, but do not tighten, the 4 bolts (3, 8, 9, 11).
    Fig 1: Installing Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp
    G01710877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the following to the lower control arm:
    • The 2 nuts
    • The 1 bolt

      Tighten 

      Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 142 N.m (105 ft lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing 2 Nuts And 1 Bolts To Lower Control Arm
    G01710878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the following components:
    • The suspension support brace (5)
    • The 2 suspension support brace nuts (4, 6)

      Tighten 

      Tighten the 2 nuts to 69 N.m (51 ft lbs).

    Fig 3: Installing Suspension Support Brace And 2 Suspension Support Brace Nuts
    G01710879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    Important:  The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the vehicle's tires and wheels.

  10. Raise the vehicle on a drive-on lift or move the vehicle to an alignment rack.
  11. Stabilize the suspension by lifting up and pushing down the front bumper.
  12. Torque the 1 bolt (9).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 175 N.m (129 ft lbs).

    13. Fig 4: Installing Bolts
    G01710880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Torque the 1 bolt (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 215 N.m (158 ft lbs).

  14. Torque the 1 bolt (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 225 N.m (167 ft lbs).

  15. Torque the 1 bolt (11).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 147 N.m (109 ft lbs).

  16. Torque the 1 bolt (8).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 123 N.m (91 ft lbs).

  17. Use a 5 mm hex wrench in order to hold the stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 44 N.m (33 ft lbs).

  18. Remove the Engine Support Fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  19. Measure the front wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
  20. Remove the vehicle from the alignment rack.
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