Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the ball joint (4) in the control arm (2).
Install the three ball joint bolts (3) and nuts (1) as shown on the instruction sheet in the ball joint kit. Tighten the ball joint bolts to specifications found in the ball joint kit.

Fig 1: Installing Ball Joint In Control Arm
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Install the lower control arm (9) to the crossmember (4).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the rear crossmember bolts (3) to the lower control arm (9).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 245 N.m (180 lb ft).
Install the bolts (7) and the nuts (8) to the lower control arm (9).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m plus 180 degrees rotation (45 lb ft).

Fig 2: Crossmember Bolts
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Install the steering knuckle to the ball joint stud (3).
Install the nut (2) to the ball joint stud (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft) minimum, 65 N.m (55 lb ft) maximum, to install the cotter pin.
Install the cotter pin (1).

Fig 3: Installing Nut & Cotter Pin To Ball Joint Stud

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Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
Install the wiring harness to the lower control arm.
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.