LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2017 >> SS Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Rear Suspension >> Rear Suspension System >> Repair Instructions >> Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Special Tool & Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bushing
    GM1959005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

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

  1. Install the upper control arm to knuckle bushing (2) to the knuckle (3) using the KM-619  bushing remover/installer (1, 4).
  2. Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle.
  3. Fig 2: Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM2034146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt and nut must not to be fully tightened at this stage.

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

    Do not fully tighten at this stage.

  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: Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM2034145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Align the mark from bolt to upper control arm made prior to removal.

    NOTE:

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

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

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolt and nut a first pass to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass plus 120 Degrees.
  10. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .