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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 2008 GMC Acadia, and 2008 Buick Enclave. 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 Control Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM1853070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  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 Ball Joint Mounting 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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle
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