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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm
    GM1853091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control arm in the front bushing and the rear mounting bracket.
  2. Install and hand tighten the rear lower control arm mounting bolt and nut.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front lower control arm nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm to frame nuts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

  4. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Ball Joint Mounting Nut
    GM1853193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the ball joint mounting nut.
  6. Using an allen wrench with the proper size wrench, tighten the mounting nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus 120 degrees.

  7. Install the outer tie rod end in the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle
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