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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM2027747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
    2. Fig 2: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
    GM2027746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
    GM2027744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
  4. Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into neutral position.
    5. Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2027743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  5. Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt (1) with a NEW nut and tighten a first pass to 30 (22 lb ft).
  6. Tighten the ball joint to knuckle bolt (1) and nut a final pass to an additional 60 - 75 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    7. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  7. Tighten the rear lower control arm bolts and nuts a first pass to 70 (52 lb ft).
  8. Tighten the rear lower control arm bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 75 - 90 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    9. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  9. Tighten the front lower control arm bolt and nut a first pass to 90 (66 lb ft).
  10. Tighten the front lower control arm bolt and nut a final pass to an additional 75 - 90 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  11. Remove the jack stand.
  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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