Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Coil Spring & Insulators

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Inspect the coil spring upper and lower insulators, if damage exists replace the insulators.
If no damage exists, transfer the existing components. Refer to Coil Spring Insulators Replacement .
Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
Raise the jackstand to compress the spring.

Fig 2: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Nut & Bolt

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Position the lower control arm to the knuckle and install the nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

Fig 3: Locating Lower Control Arm-To-Support Frame Nut & Bolt

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Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt & Nut

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Install the shock to the lower control arm nut and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the lower shock bolt and nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Remove the jackstand from under the vehicle.
Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.