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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Body Bolts & Support Assembly
    GM930332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the support assembly to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the support to body bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the support to body bolts to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).

  3. Connect the toe link to the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
  4. Connect the upper control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Install the lower control arm to the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  7. If equipped with all wheel drive, install the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  9. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
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