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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Upper Insulator
    GM105027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper coil spring insulator to the body.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Shock Absorber Control Arm Lower Insulator
    GM105026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the lower coil spring insulator in the control arm.
  3. Install the coil spring ensuring that the coil spring insulators are seated in the upper and lower control arms.
    4. Fig 3: View of Lower Shock Absorber and Control Arm
    GM105014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber retaining bolts in the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Attach the rear brake caliper to the bracket using the caliper guide pin bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the caliper guide pin bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb in).

  6. Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    7. Fig 4: View Of Adjustment Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM397546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten adjustment link retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 180 degrees.

  8. Connect the automatic level control sensor link to the control arm.
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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