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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Upper & Lower Coil Spring Insulator
    GM155724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper coil spring insulator by inserting the coil spring insulator retainer into the body of the vehicle.
  2. Install the coil spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the lower control arm.
    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM155713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Raise the lower control arm. Install two shock bolts to the control arm.
  4. Install the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Adjustment Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM397546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm.
  6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 180 degrees.

  7. Install the automatic level control air tube to the shock absorber.
  8. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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