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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Coil Spring And The Upper Insulator
    GM625136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the coil spring and the upper insulator.
  2. Raise the rear axle.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Shock Absorber Upper & Lower Nuts & Bolts
    GM582394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to the rear axle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM545533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  6. Connect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).
  7. Remove the rear axle support.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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