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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM4376377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the front lower control arm (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  3. Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts (2) (Qty: 2)

    Install NEW bolts.

  4. Install, but do NOT tighten Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts (1) (Qty: 2)
  5. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts
    GM4280904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Install and tighten Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts (1) (Qty: 4) to:

    Install NEW bolts.

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  7. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM4280907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Tighten Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts (2) (Qty: 2) to:

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  9. Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM4280901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install and tighten Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (100-115 degrees)
  11. Fig 6: Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor
    GM4290118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. {If equipped}, Install Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor (1) @ Front Lower Control Arm. Refer to Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor Replacement
  13. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  14. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement