Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm to the crossmember.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the bolts (5) and the nuts (4) to the lower control arm. Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Refer to Figure.
- Install the cam bolt (1) and the cam washer (2) to the lower control arm.NOTE: Align the cam indicator to the mark on the lower control arm.
- Install the cam nut (3) to the lower control arm. Refer to Figure. Tighten the cam nut to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
- Install the spring jounce bumper to the spring.
- Index and install the spring insulator to the spring (2). See Figure.
- Index and install the spring assembly to the control arms (1). See Figure.
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the lower control arm.
- Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
- Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the speed sensor harness to the control arm.
- Install the speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
- Connect the speed sensor harnesses.
- Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to the following
- For 2003 models, see REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Install the rear wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.