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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the ball stud to the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Installing Ball Stud To Lower Control Arm
    G01569424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the NEW ball stud bolts facing down, away from the ball stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
    • The fastener develops 2 N.m (18 lb in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  3. Install the NEW ball stud nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the NEW ball stud nuts to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Ball Stud Nuts
    G01569425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
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