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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the coil spring and the insulator to the lower control arm.
  2. Raise the transmission jack in order to compress the front coil spring. It may be necessary to use a pry bar in order to guide the lower control arm into position.
    3. Fig 1: Compressing Front Coil Spring
    G01480104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front pivot bolt.
  4. Install the rear pivot bolt.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the lower control arm pivot nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pivot bolt nuts to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).

  6. Lower the jack. Remove the J 23028-15  from the control arm.
  7. Install the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
    10. Fig 2: Install Front & Rear Pivot Bolts
    G01480105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 3: Install Engine Protection Shield
G01480106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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