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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Shock Absorber, Ball Joint & Bolt
    GM906234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper insulator retainer and insulator to the shock absorber.
    2. IMPORTANT: The ESC connector must be installed facing the inward position, while the white paint mark on the bottom bracket must be facing outward. The bracket to ESC connector orientation is 180 degrees.
  2. Carefully install the shock absorber to the shock tower and lower control arm. Take care when routing the ESC pigtail and connector through the upper shock tower.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  4. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nut to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).

  5. Connect the outer tie rod to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Connect the harness pigtail to the upper shock tower clip.
    7. Fig 2: Rear Shock ESC Harness Connector, Shock Absorber & Control Arm
    GM906237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the rear shock ESC harness connector.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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