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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Special Tool & Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Arm Bushing
    GM1959007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Before installing, the lower control arm to knuckle arm bushing (2) must be correctly aligned and orientated.

  1. Install the lower control arm to knuckle arm bushing (2) to the knuckle (3) using the KM-619  bushing remover/installer (1, 4).
    2. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1959106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Connect the lower control arm (3) to the knuckle (4).
    3. NOTE:

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

  3. Install the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).

    Do not fully tighten at this stage.

  4. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
    8. Fig 3: Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

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

  8. Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt and nut a first pass to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass +120 Degrees.

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