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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5324714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Front Link (1) - Install

  2. GM5324713Courtesy 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. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (2) - Tighten
    1. First Pass:100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass:90 - 105 degrees
  6. GM5324712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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
  7. GM5873489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    { If equipped }Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector (1) - Install

  8. GM5873487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    { If equipped }Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Replacement

  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 (RWD) , or Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (Blackwing)

  11. GM5284452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector (1) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Replacement

  12. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
  13. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.