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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm
    GM1860918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper control arm (1) in the mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Knuckle Assembly
    GM1860865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Rotate the knuckle assembly back into the proper position.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Adjuster Cam, Cam Nut & Bolt
    GM1861001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the front adjuster cam (2) in the mounting bracket.
  4. Install the adjuster cam bolt (3).
  5. Finger tighten the front adjuster cam nut (1).
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Rear Upper Adjuster Cam & Cam Bolt
    GM1861988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the rear adjuster cam (2) in the mounting bracket.
  7. Finger tighten the rear adjuster cam nut (1).
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Upper Control Arm Bolt & Nut
    GM1860854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the upper control arm bolt (2) and nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  9. Remove the jack stand from under the lower control arm.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Retaining Clips
    GM1860838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) and (2) on the upper control arm.
    11. Fig 7: Identifying Reference Marks On Adjuster Cam & Bracket
    GM1861008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Align the reference marks on the adjuster cam and bracket.
    12. Fig 8: View Of A Wrench Holding Adjuster Cam Bolt In Place
    GM1861067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using a wrench to hold the adjuster cam bolt in place, tighten all the adjuster cam nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).

  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Verify wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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