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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: Identifying Bushing Removal/Installation Tool
    GM932571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 44866  to the support assembly in the following procedure.
    1. Place the bolt washer and large portion of the J 44866  against the frame.
    2. Position the bushing against the support assembly. Align the bushing with the slots in the rubber portion straight up and down.
    3. Position the small part of the J 44866  against the bushing flange area.
    4. Lube the threads of the J 44866  with EP lube.
    5. Install the bearing, washer and nut.
      6. IMPORTANT: The bushing must be fully seated.
    6. Tighten the J 44866  in order to install the bushing into the support assembly.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the rear drive module bracket to the rear drive module, using new nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drive module bracket to drive module bolts and nuts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing RDM Rear Mounting Bracket
    GM929547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rear bracket to support bolt, using a new nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drive module bracket to support assembly bolt and nut to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  5. install the production muffler and resonator as an assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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