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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM929934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering knuckle to strut assembly.
  2. Loosely install the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Cotter Pin & Nut
    GM929893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the control arm ball stud into the steering knuckle.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Using the SA9140E  , install the ball stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts and nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the castle nut for cotter pin installation.
  6. Tighten the castle nut enough to allow for cotter pin installation.
    7. IMPORTANT: The cotter pin must not contact the wheel speed sensor or drive axle.
  7. Install the cotter pin.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM933099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod, Knuckle & Tapered Ball Stud
    GM891579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  10. Use the J 44015  to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  11. Remove the J 44015  .
    12. Fig 5: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new tie rod retention nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

    13. Fig 6: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut
    GM929862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.
  13. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  14. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
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