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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the control arm to the cradle/frame.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Control Arm-To-Frame Rear Bolts & Nuts
    GM1826542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install new control arm-to-frame rear bolts and nuts and tighten to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Control Arm-To-Frame Front Bolt & Nut
    GM1826495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install a new arm-to-frame front bolt and nut. Tighten the control arm front bolt and nut to:
    • First Step 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
    • Final Step an additional 90 degrees
    4. Fig 3: View Of Ball Joint & Knuckle
    GM1826244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the lower ball joint stud nut and tighten to:
    • First Pass: 10 N.m (7 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: an additional 165 degrees
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin
    GM1826186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Do not loosen the castle nut, only tighten to align the ball stud slot.
    • Ensure that the cotter pin ends do not contact the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor harness or drive axle.
  5. Continue to tighten the nut only enough to align the castle nut slots with the ball stud, install a new cotter pin.
  6. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Verify front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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