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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5330389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Front Link (1) - Install

  2. GM5330388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

    Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Install NEW

  3. Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut (1) - Install, but do NOT tighten
  4. Reposition the engine auxiliary radiator assembly for installation.
  5. GM5905742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {with LGY} Reposition the engine auxiliary radiator assembly.

    1. Position the charge air cooler assembly in place.
    2. Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x]Install and tighten - Charge Air Cooler Replacement - Left Side (LGY) , or Charge Air Cooler Replacement - Left Side (LT4)
  6. GM5950715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {with LGY} Reposition the engine auxiliary radiator assembly.

    1. Charge Air Cooler Upper Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Charge Air Cooler Bracket Replacement (LGY)
    2. Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Charge Air Cooler Bracket Replacement (LGY)
  7. GM5330387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Do NOT allow the ball stud to rotate while tightening the nut.

    Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten

    1. First Pass:40 N.m (30 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:120 - 135 degrees
  8. GM5330388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Tighten

    1. First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:90 - 105 degrees
  9. If equipped, install the electronic suspension wheel front vertical accelerometer retainers to the front lower control front link. Electronic Suspension Wheel Front Vertical Accelerometer Replacement (FE2, FE3) , or Electronic Suspension Wheel Front Vertical Accelerometer Replacement (FE4)
  10. GM5313368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector (1) - Install - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (AWD) , or Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (Blackwing)

  11. GM5312788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement , or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Blackwing)