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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts
    GM783031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the knuckle and backing plate to the wheel bearing/hub.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

  3. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Adjustment Link-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.
  4. Install the adjustment link to knuckle mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the adjustment link to knuckle bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Trailing Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt & Nut
    GM783092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the trailing arm to knuckle mounting bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the trailing arm to knuckle bolt to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
    GM783074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower shock and mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower shock mounting bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the lower control arm to knuckle mounting bolt.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Upper Ball Joint Mounting Nut
    GM802238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the upper ball joint to the knuckle.
  9. Install the upper ball joint mounting nut.
  10. Install the parking brake cable bracket to the knuckle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement .
  11. Remove the jack.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM767222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the ABS sensor electrical connector to the backing plate.
  13. Connect the ABS sensor electrical connector.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Wheel Drives Shaft Nut
    GM925269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install a new wheel drive shaft nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  15. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  16. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  17. Lower the vehicle.
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