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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm
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  1. Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
    2. Fig 2: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Nuts And Bolts
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  2. Install and hand tighten the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and NEW bolts (1).
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
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  3. Install and hand tighten the front lower control arm nut and NEW bolt (1).
    4. Fig 4: Lower Ball Joint-To-Knuckle Nut And Bolt
    GM2027743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm to p-Height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
  5. Tighten the NEW front lower control arm bolt (1) a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    6. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  6. Tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1) a final pass to an additional plus 75 to 90 degrees, using EN-45059  meter.
  7. Tighten the NEW rear bushing to frame bolts a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
  8. Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts a final pass to an additional plus 75 to 90 degrees, using EN-45059  meter.
  9. Remove the hydraulic jack.
  10. Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt and nut and tighten a first pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
  11. Tighten the ball joint to knuckle bolt and nut a final pass to an additional plus 60 to 75 degrees, using EN-45059  meter.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Ball Joint Boot
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  12. Ensure that the ball joint boot (1) is properly seated between the lower control arm and the knuckle.
  13. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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