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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the front drive axle to the frame.
  2. Secure the front drive axle to the frame.
  3. Install the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN REPLACEMENT  in 4.2L Engine Mechanical.
  4. Remove the front drive axle from the frame.
  5. Install the front drive axle to the oil pan.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the front drive axle mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the front drive axle mounting bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Securing Front Drive Axle To Frame
    G01598008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the inner axle to the front drive axle. Refer to INNER AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE   . 
    Fig 2: Installing Tool To Front Drive Axle
    G01598009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT  in Power Steering System.
  9. Remove the left and right front wheel drive shafts from the frame.
  10. Remove the left, right shock module and steering knuckles from their supports.
  11. Install the right and left front wheel drive shafts to the front drive axle.
  12. Install the vent hose to the front drive axle.
  13. Install the left and right shock modules to the frame.
  14. Install the upper shock module retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper shock module mounting bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Gear
    G01598010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the steering knuckle to the upper control arm.
  16. Install the upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper shock module mounting bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  17. Install the front stabilizer bar links to the frame. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Knuckle To Upper Control Arm
    G01598011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the brake hose retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brake hose retaining bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Brake Hose Retaining Bolts
    G01598012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the right and left ABS wiring harness in the retainers.
  20. Install the front propeller shaft from the front axle. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  21. Fill the front drive axle with the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE   . 
  22. Fill the engine with the proper amount motor oil. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid   in Maintenance and Lubrication.
    Fig 6: Installing ABS Wiring Harness In Retainers
    G01598013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement   in Frame and Underbody.
    Fig 7: Installing Engine Protection Shield Nuts
    G01598014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 8: Installing tires and wheels Nuts
    G01598015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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