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Lower Control Arm & Pivot Shaft Bushings: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure front leg of lower control arm is installed into crossmember before installing rear leg. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt Installation
    G30188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Tighten lower control arm pivot bushing nuts with weight of vehicle on the wheels. Tighten all remaining nuts and bolts to specification. Check wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.