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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Nuts And Bolts
    GM3665594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use NEW bolts.

  1. Loosely install bolts (2)
    2. NOTE:

    Use NEW nuts.

  2. Loosely install Nut (1)
    3. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing And Bolt
    GM3665592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use NEW bolts.

  3. Loosely Install Bolt (1) @Front Lower Control Arm Bushing (2)
    4. Fig 3: Nuts And Bolts
    GM3665594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Hold against the nuts (2) to tighten the bolts (1). Use a suitable tool.

  4. Bolt (2) & Nut(1) - Tighten (Qty: 2)
    1. First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:90 to 105 degrees - EN-45059  meter
    5. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing And Bolt
    GM3665592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Bolt(1)@Front Lower Control Arm Bushing(2) - Tighten
    1. First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:30 to 45 degrees - EN-45059  meter
    7. Fig 5: Nut
    GM3665593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Support the lower control arm ball joint with a hydraulic jack.

    NOTE:

    Hold against the hex of the threaded stud to tighten the nut (1). Use a suitable tool.

  7. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle.
  8. Install a NEW nut.(1)
    9. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  10. Nut - Tighten (Qty: 2)
    1. First Pass:35 N.m (26 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:30 to 45 degrees - EN-45059  meter
  11. If equipped with the front leveling position sensor, connect the electrical connector.
  12. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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