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Frame Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install outer four damping bushings using tool KM-671 along with KM-907-13 and KM-907-14.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Outer Four Damping Bushings
    G01956348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install center two damping bushings using tool KM-907-11 and KM-907-22.
  4. Fig 2: Installing Center Two Damping Bushings
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  5. Install the stabilizer bar to the frame assembly. Tighten stabilizer bar clamp-to-frame bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs).
    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Bar To Frame Assembly
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    NOTE: Use new bolts; torque retention of old bolts may not be sufficient.
  6. Using Torque Angle Gauge SA9140E (or equivalent), install control arms to frame assembly using new bolts. Tighten control arm-to-frame to 90 N.m (66 ft-lbs) + 75° to 90°.
  7. Fig 4: Installing Control Arms To Frame Assembly Bolts
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    Fig 5: Installing Control Arms To Frame Assembly
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