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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm Components
    GM1689965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts (2).
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Tighten the lower control arm bolts and nuts with the lower control arm at normal vehicle ride height.
  3. Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts (1) and tighten to 135 N.m (96 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM874631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Nut
    GM1689961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: 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.
  5. Install the lower control arm ball joint nut (1).
    1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nut to an additional 180 degrees.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Nut
    GM1689959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut (1) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  9. Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm bolt (2) and tighten to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
  10. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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