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Installation Procedure

  1. Assemble the rear wheel spindle and knuckle assembly. Rear Wheel Spindle Replacement 
    2. Fig 1: Wheel Hub & Knuckle Assembly
    GM3339101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The hub and knuckle assembly must be supported while being installed.

  2. Install the rear wheel spindle and knuckle assembly (1).
    3. Fig 2: Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM2034146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  3. Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1). Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement 
    4. Fig 3: Wheel Hub, Wheel Drive Shaft With Outer Splined End & Splined Cavity
    GM2034150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Lightly lubricate the wheel drive shaft outer splined end (3) with the recommended differential lubricant.

    NOTE:

    Do not excessively push the wheel drive shaft (2) through the wheel hub (1).

  4. Push the wheel drive shaft outer splined end (3) into the splined cavity (4) of the wheel hub (1).
    5. Fig 4: Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1946998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  5. Install the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1). Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (with FE3) 
    6. Fig 5: Y-Link To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1958993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the trailing arm (4) to the knuckle (2).
    7. NOTE:

    The trailing arm to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (3) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  7. Install the trailing arm to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (3). Trailing Arm Replacement 
    8. Fig 6: I-Link To Knuckle Retaining Bolt
    GM2034143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The adjust link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  8. Install the NEW adjust link to knuckle retaining bolt (1). Adjust Link Replacement 
    9. Fig 7: Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Mounting Clips
    GM2034142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
  10. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting clips (2, 3 and 4).
    11. Fig 8: Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut & Washer
    GM1958984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    A NEW wheel drive shaft retaining nut and NEW washer must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.

  11. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft retaining nut (2) and NEW washer (1). Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
  12. Install the rear brake rotor. Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
  13. Install the rear wheel. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  14. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  15. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
    16. Fig 9: Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM2034149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nuts and bolts.

    NOTE:

    Align the bolt to the mark made prior to removal.

  16. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1). Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement 
    17. Fig 10: Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1). Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (with FE3) 
    18. Fig 11: Y-Link To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Align the mark from bolt to trailing arm made prior to removal.

  18. Tighten the trailing arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1). Trailing Arm Replacement 
    19. Fig 12: I-Link To Knuckle Retaining Bolt
    GM2034148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Tighten the NEW adjust link to knuckle retaining bolt (1). Adjust Link Replacement 
  20. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Wheel Alignment Specifications
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