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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the coil spring upper and lower insulators, if damage exists replace the insulators. Refer to Rear Spring Insulator Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm-To-Support Frame Nut & Bolt
    GM1829093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the lower control arm to the support frame and loosely install the nut and bolt.
  3. Position the jackstand under the lower control arm.
  4. Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
  5. Raise the jackstand to compress the spring.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Nut & Bolt
    GM1829056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Position the lower control arm to the knuckle and install the nut and bolt. Tighten the nut/bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
    7. Fig 3: Locating Lower Control Arm-To-Support Frame Nut & Bolt
    GM1829052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt & Nut
    GM1828810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the shock to the lower control arm nut and bolt and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  9. Remove the jackstand from under the vehicle.
  10. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  11. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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