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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Components
    GM2003591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the front lower control arm (3) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (4) in the frame (6).

    Tighten:  Tighten the frame bolt (4) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). Using the J 45059  rotate the frame bolt (4) 180 degrees.

  3. Install the front lower control arm brackets (5) and the lower control arm bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm bolts (2) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  4. Install the front lower control arm (3) in the steering knuckle (1).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM2003560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt (3) in the steering knuckle (2).
  6. Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Using the J 45059  rotate the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) 30 degrees.

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