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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM4285083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm(1) - Install

  2. GM4285080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Bolt(1) - Install

  3. GM4285057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Washer(2) - Install

  4. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut(1) - Install, but do NOT tighten
  5. GM4285077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Coil Spring Insulator(3) - Install

  6. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator(2) - Install
  7. Rear Coil Spring(1) - Install
  8. GM4285185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Raise the rear suspension lower control arm (1) back into position.

  9. GM4285051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Install NEW

  10. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Install, but do NOT tighten
  11. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  12. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Tighten
    1. First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)N.m
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
  13. GM4285168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut(1) - Tighten 160 N.m (118 lb ft)

  14. GM4282239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Align the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension lower control arm, install the rear shock absorber bolt (2) and the rear shock absorber nut (1). Shock Absorber Replacement 

  15. Install the parking brake harness to the rear suspension lower control arm.
  16. Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link - Install - Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement 
  17. GM4285044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If equipped with F45, install the rear shock absorber harness (1) to the rear suspension lower control arm.

  18. Remove the support from the rear suspension lower control arm.
  19. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  20. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  21. Verify the rear camber specifications and adjust as necessary. Rear Camber Adjustment