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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the alignment pins in the upper control arm bracket is orientated 90 degrees with the shock absorber lower mounting holes.
  1. Install the coil spring, insulator, upper control arm bracket assembly, and shock absorber to the spring compressor aligning all marks made in disassembly procedure.
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber Retaining Nut
    GM803179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Removing Shock Module From Spring Compressor
    GM803178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock module from the spring compressor.
  5. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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