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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Outlook. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm
    GM1853091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the lower control arm in the front bushing and the rear mounting bracket.
  2. Install and hand tighten the rear lower control arm mounting bolt and nut.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: When tightening the rear control arm nut and bolt, hold the bolt and torque the nut. This will give you the proper torque.
  3. Install the front lower control arm nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm to frame nuts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

  4. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1853193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the ball joint mounting nut.
  6. Using an Allen wrench with the proper size wrench, tighten the mounting nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus 120 degrees.

  7. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  8. Install the outer steering tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle
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