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Installation Procedure

  1. Align and install the lower control arm (5).
    Fig 1: Aligning And Installing Lower Control Arm
    G01748545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts (14, 16) and nuts (12, 13).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower control arm mounting nuts to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).

  3. Install the lower ball joint (4) to the steering knuckle (2).
  4. Install the lower ball joint nut (17).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower ball joint nut (17) to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).

  5. Install a new lower ball joint cotter pin (18).
  6. Install the shock absorber lower bolts (6, 8) and nuts (1, 20).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).

  7. Install the outer tie rod end nut (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Outer Tie Rod End Nut
    G01748546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install a new cotter pin (3) to the outer tie rod end (1).
  9. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check front end alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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