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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM2027747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
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  2. Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
    GM2027744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Ball Joint To Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2027743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into the neutral position.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt (1) with a NEW nut and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    6. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  6. Tighten the ball joint to knuckle bolt (1) and nut a final pass to an additional 60-75 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  7. Tighten the front and rear lower control arm bolts and nuts a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    8. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  8. Tighten the front and rear lower control arm bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 75-90 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  9. Remove the jack stand.
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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