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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Rear Coil Spring And Lower Control Arm To Jack
    GM803138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the rear coil spring and the lower control arm to jack.
  2. Raise the jack until lower control arm and rear coil spring is in position in the frame.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the lower control arm to frame mounting bolt and nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut (1) to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the lower control arm to knuckle mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Installing Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
    GM783074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower shock mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: Installing A New Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM787851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install a new rear wheel drive shaft nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: Connecting Stabilizer Shaft Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM802013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

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

  9. Lower the jack.
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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