Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts (2).
- Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 135 N.m (96 lb ft).
- Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
- Install the lower control arm ball joint nut (1).
Tighten:
- Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the nut to an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
- Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
IMPORTANT:
Tighten the lower control arm bolts and nuts with the lower control arm at normal vehicle ride height.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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NOTE:
The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.