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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Y-Link
    GM1943700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the Y-Link (5) into the subframe.
    2. NOTE:

    The Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and nut (4) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  2. Install the NEW Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and NEW nut (4).

    Do not fully tighten at this stage.

    3. NOTE:

    The Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

  3. Install the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (2).

    Do not fully tighten at this stage.

  4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  5. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
  6. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Wheel Alignment Specifications
    7. Fig 2: Y-Link To Subframe Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943704Courtesy 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.

  7. Tighten the Y-Link to NEW subframe retaining bolt (2) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    8. Fig 3: Y-Link To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Tighten the NEW Y-Link 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 the bolt and nut a final pass 120 Degrees.
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