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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: New control arms do not include bushings. New bushings are available separately.
  1. Install the control arm bushings if necessary. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACEMENT   . 
  2. Install the control arm (2) to the chassis.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nuts and the bolts.
  3. Install the control arm bolts and nuts (1,3).
  4. Install the coil spring. Refer to FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACEMENT  . 
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Raise the vehicle on an alignment rack.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Installing Control Arm
    G01469352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the control arm bolts and nuts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the front bolt and nut (1) to 85N.m (61.5lbft).
    • Tighten the rear bolt and nut (3) to 127 N.m (92.0lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle to the alignment measurement position.
  10. Measure the alignment. Adjust the alignment if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT  in Wheel Alignment.
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