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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    The following service procedure is to be performed one side at a time.

  1. If the jack stand was removed performing other procedures, place the jack stand back into position as described in removal steps 9 - 11.

    DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.

  2. GM5442507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Bracket (2) - Install

  3. CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  4. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (3) - Install NEW and hand tighten
  5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt (4) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  7. Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  8. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (3) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  9. GM5591038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the hoist lift pad (2) back underneath the vehicle.

  10. Using the jack stand (1) and the block of wood, slowly lower the vehicle back on the hoist pad (2).
  11. GM5590838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the jack stand (2) and the block of wood (1) from underneath the vehicle.

  12. GM5590590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the jack stand (1) supporting the differential carrier.

  13. GM5400553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Rear Air Deflector (5) - Install

  14. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  15. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
  16. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  17. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  18. GM5395705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Install

  19. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  20. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.