Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the shock module to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the shock module upper mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).

Fig 1: Shock Module
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Position the air conditioning line bracket to the stud.
Install the air conditioning line retaining nut to stud.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 2: Air Conditioning Line Bracket
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Install the shock module lower mounting bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Shock Lower Mounting Bolts
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Connect the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Install the upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt
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