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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM4280909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the front lower control arm (1) on the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  2. Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2)

    Install NEW bolts.

  3. Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1), but do NOT tighten

    Install NEW nuts.

    4. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts
    GM4280904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) and tighten

    Install NEW bolts.

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
    5. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (1) - Tighten

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
    6. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) and tighten

    Install a NEW nut.

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (100 - 115 degrees)
    7. Fig 6: Front Suspension Automatic Forward Lighting Position Sensor
    GM4290118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install { If equipped }Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor (1) @Front Lower Control Arm - Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor Replacement
  8. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  9. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement
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