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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Do not remove the transverse leaf spring compressor tool until after the shock absorber has been installed. The pad on the transverse leaf spring bolt could move out of position resulting in damage to the pad or a rattle in the suspension.
    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm, Crossmember & Components
    GM922512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  3. Install the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the lower control arm to crossmember.
    1. Place the cam bolts at the position marked during removal.
    2. Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set them to the final torque specification at this time.
    4. Fig 2: Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm & Suspension Knuckle
    GM922513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Use an Allen wrench in the end of the ball stud to prevent the stud from rotating while removing the nut. Do Not use power tools.
  4. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud into the suspension knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 180 degrees.

    5. Fig 3: Control Arm & Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM922511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a back-up wrench to prevent the link stud from rotating, install the stabilizer shaft link to the control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Shock Absorber, Ball Joint & Bolt
    GM906234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (W/F55) .
  7. Remove the jackstand.
  8. Release and remove J 33432-A  from the transverse spring.
    9. Fig 5: Control Arm With Suspension Position Sensor Link
    GM925362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the suspension position sensor link, if equipped to the control arm link stud.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the lower control arm front cam bolt to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
    • Tighten the lower control arm rear cam bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

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