Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper control arm.
- Install the bolts and the nuts which secure the upper control arm to the crossmember.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
- Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
Tighten: Tighten the nut which secures the upper control arm to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
- Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
- Remove the utility stand.
- Install the brake hose bracket.
- Install the brake hose bracket belts. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Disc Brake) or Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Drum Brake) in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Install the rear stabilizer link.
Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer link ball nut to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).
- Install the rear wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.