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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1835402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the knuckle to the upper control arm and install the bolt and nut. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement 
  2. Install the coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link To Knuckle Bolt
    GM1835394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft to knuckle bolt. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Toe Link To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1835391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Toe Link .
    5. Fig 4: Identifying 3 Trailing Arm To Knuckle Bolts
    GM1835385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the (3) trailing arm to knuckle bolts (1) and tighten to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
  6. Install the lower shock to knuckle bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  7. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Park Brake Cable Retainer Bolt
    GM1312045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the park brake cable (1) on the trailing arm.
  9. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Perform a vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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