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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the trailing arm (6) to the trailing arm bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the bolt and nut to the trailing arm (6) and the trailing arm bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

  3. Install the trailing arm (6) to the knuckle (8).
  4. Install the bolt and nut to the trailing arm (6) and the knuckle (8).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 70 N.m + 65 degrees (52 lb ft + 65 degrees).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Bolt, Nut To Trailing Arm And Knuckle
    G01757245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.