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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Splash Shield To Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts
    GM1943439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the brake disc splash shield (1).
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (89 lb in).

  3. Install the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Strut Assembly To Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts & Nuts
    GM1943441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If the steering knuckle has been replaced, the end-float measurement must be inspected.
  4. Install the front wheel. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
  8. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
  9. Tighten the strut assembly to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts a first pass to 85 N.m (63 lb in).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts a second pass to 100 N.m (74 lb in).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.

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