Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align and install the shock absorber (13) and coil spring (14) to the lower control arm (12).

Fig 1: Aligning And Installing The Shock Absorber And Coil Spring
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Install the shock absorber lower bolts (11) and nuts (3).
Tighten:

Tighten the shock absorber lower nuts (3) to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
Align and install the lower ball joint (10) to the steering knuckle (6).
Install the lower ball joint nut (8).
Tighten:

Tighten the lower ball joint nut (8) to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).

Important: Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot, it is permissible to cover torque the control arm nut 1/6 of a turn MAX.
Install the new lower ball joint cotter pin (7).
Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) and nuts (17).
Tighten
- Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nuts (17) to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
If servicing the driver side shock absorber, perform the following:
1. 10.1. Gently reposition the brake master cylinder into position.
2. 10.2. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 29 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).