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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm & Frame Bolt
    GM928823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control to the support and hand tighten the bolt and nut.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Lower Suspension Jounce Bumper Nut
    GM930250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the spring and jounce bumper to the lower control arm; then hand tighten the jounce bumper nut.
    3. IMPORTANT:
    • Spray silicon lubricant on the insulators to aid in installation.
    • Ensure the spring is properly seated.
  3. Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
  4. Use a screw type jack stand to compress the spring.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm On The Suspension Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM928825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the knuckle to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle nut and bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Shock & Lower Control Arm
    GM930244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the shock to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

  8. Remove the jack stand.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Lower Suspension Jounce Bumper Nut
    GM930250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the jounce bumper to the lower control arm nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

    10. Fig 6: View Of Stabilizer Link At Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM928802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the link with a wrench during nut installation.
  10. Install the stabilizer link to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    11. Fig 7: View Of Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts
    GM930291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Push the trailing arm upward to align the front bracket to the body bolt.
  12. 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).

  13. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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