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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm & Frame Bolt
    GM928823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control to the support and hand tighten the bolt and nut.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Lower Suspension Jounce Bumper Nut
    GM930250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the spring and jounce bumper to the lower control arm; then hand tighten the jounce bumper nut.
    3. IMPORTANT:
    • Spray silicon lubricant on the insulators to aid in installation.
    • Ensure the spring is properly seated.
  3. Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
  4. Use a screw type jack stand to compress the spring.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm On The Suspension Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM928825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the knuckle to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Shock & Lower Control Arm
    GM930244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the shock to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock bolt to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

  8. Remove the jack stand.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Lower Suspension Jounce Bumper Nut
    GM930250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the jounce bumper to the lower control arm nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

    10. Fig 6: View Of Stabilizer Link At Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM928802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the link with a wrench during nut installation.
  10. Install the stabilizer link to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    11. Fig 7: View Of Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts
    GM930291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Push the trailing arm upward to align the front bracket to the body bolt.
  12. Use a drift to aid in bracket alignment and install the remaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

  13. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
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