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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5280589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Upper Control Arm (1) - Install

  2. GM5657610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Upper Control Arm Bolt (3) - Install [2x]

  3. Front Upper Control Arm Adjust Cam (2) - Install [2x]
  4. Align the marks made on the 2 front upper control arm adjust cams (2) and the 2 front upper control arm adjust bolts (3) to the vehicle frame.
  5. NOTE:

    The final torque on the front upper control arm nut (1) is to be applied during the front camber adjustment procedure.

  6. Front Upper Control Arm Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
  7. GM5280587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  8. GM5269047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Shock Absorber (1) - Install

  9. GM5268990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Shock Absorber Bolt (2) - Install

  10. Front Shock Absorber Nut- Lower (1) - Loosely install
  11. Front Shock Absorber Bolt (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  12. GM5268947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Shock Absorber Nut- Upper (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 

  13. If necessary, reinstall the chassis wiring harness.
  14. Remove the jack stand from beneath the front lower control arm.
  15. GM5233270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

  16. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Front Caster and Camber Adjustment