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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Special Tool & Upper Control Arm With Ball Joint Bushing
    GM1959028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Before installing, the upper control arm ball joint bushing (2) must be correctly aligned and orientated. The depth to which the bushing is going to travel must also be observed and maintained.

  1. Install the upper control arm ball joint (2) using the KM-619  bushing remover/installer (1).
  2. Install the rear axle upper control arm (3). Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  3. Install the rear suspension upper control arm bushing. Refer to Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
  4. Install the rear frame. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement .
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  7. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .