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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm To Vehicle
    GM750908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
  2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts.
  3. Adjust the lower control arm to Z height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Suspension General Diagnosis.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Installing ABS Wire Harness To Lower Control Arm
    GM802031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
    6. Fig 3: Connecting Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle
    GM750956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  7. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut.
  8. Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut in the following order:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nut to an additional 210 degree turn.

    9. Fig 4: Connecting Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle
    GM794578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  10. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

    11. Fig 5: Installing Shock Module Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM742959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the shock module lower retaining bolts (1).

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

    12. Fig 6: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM750841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Apply threadlocker 242 or equivalent to the threads of the stabilizer shaft link.
  12. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
  13. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  14. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Align the front end. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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