Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm.
- Install the control arm bolts and nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
Important: Align the ball stud cotter pin hole parallel to the knuckle in order to ease the cotter pin installation.
- Install the ball stud to the knuckle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the ball stud castle nut.
Tighten
Tighten the ball stud castle nut to
20 N.m + 120 degrees (15 lb ft + 120 degrees).
Important: Do NOT loosen the ball stud nut in order to align the ball stud nut slots to the ball stud cotter pin hole.
- If necessary, tighten the ball stud castle nut in order to align the ball stud castle nut slot (1) to the ball stud cotter pin hole (2) as shown.
Important: Ensure that the cotter pin ends do NOT contact the ABS wheel speed sensor, the ABS sensor connector or the drive axle.
- Install a NEW cotter pin and bend the ends as shown in either example.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor jumper harness to the harness retainer clips, if equipped.
- Install the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (2), if equipped.
Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
- The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 lb in) of torque against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
- Install the lower control arm nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 113 N.m (83 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.