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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the drum brake backing plate and the wheel bearing and hub assembly to the knuckle. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FWD)  or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (AWD) .
  2. Install the knuckle to the wheel drive shaft.
    3. Fig 1: Upper Control Arm, Nuts And Bolts
    GM829427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts on the control arms. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nuts and the bolts.
  3. Install the bolt (3) and the nut (2) in order to retain the knuckle to the upper control arm (1).
    4. Fig 2: Front Left Rear Lower Control Arm Nut
    GM829426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the bolt and the nut (1) to the front of the rear lower control arm.
    5. Fig 3: Rear Right Lower Control Arm Match Marks And Nuts
    GM829425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the match marks (1,2) and install the cam bolt to the rear of the rear lower control arm.
  6. Align the match marks and install the cam to the cam bolt.
  7. Install the nut (3) to the cam bolt.
  8. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  9. Install the brake shoes and the brake hardware. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement (FWD) or Brake Shoe Replacement (AWD) in Drum Brakes.
  10. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  11. Apply the park brake.
  12. Install a NEW wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
    13. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Slowly tighten the nut in order to draw the wheel drive shaft spindle into the wheel bearing and hub.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 216 N.m (159.3 lb ft).

  14. Install the lock cap.
  15. Install a NEW cotter pin.
  16. If the vehicle has ABS, install the rear wheel speed sensor and pigtail. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear (FWD) or Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear (AWD) in ABS.
    17. Fig 4: Stabilizer Shaft, Link And Nuts
    GM830000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the nut (4) in order to retain the stabilizer shaft link stud to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 44 N.m (32.5 lb ft).

  18. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Bounce the rear of the vehicle in order to stabilize the suspension.
    21. IMPORTANT: The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies.
  21. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the upper control arm to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  22. Align the match marks and tighten the nut and the cam bolt that retains the rear of the lower control arm to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  23. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the front of the lower control arm to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  24. Release the park brake.
  25. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  26. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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