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Lower Control Arm: Installation

  1. Install control arm onto frame assembly.
  2. Install control arm to frame using new bolts. Tighten control arm-to-frame to 90 N.m (66 ft-Ibs) + 75° to 90°.
    Fig 1: Installing Control Arm To Frame
    G01956418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Use a new bolt and nut. Torque retention of old fasteners may not be sufficient.
  3. Install ball stud to steering knuckle bolt and nut. Hold the bolt while tightening the nut. Tighten lower control arm-to-steering knuckle to 100 N.m (74 ft-Ibs).
    Fig 2: Installing Ball Stud To Steering Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    G01956419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.
  4. Position wheel onto hub.
  5. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern.
    1. Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
    2. Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (initial torque) to 63 N.m (46 ft-lbs).
    3. Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (final torque) to 125 N.m (92 ft-lbs).
  6. Lower vehicle from hoist.
  7. Perform vehicle alignment. (Refer to ALIGNMENT, WHEELS & TIRES .)
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