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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Positioning RDM Support Bushing On The Vehicle Frame
    GM932571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the RDM support bushing to the vehicle frame with the slotted portions of the bushing at the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions.
  2. Install the receiver end of the J 44866  against the vehicle frame opposite the bushing. See Special Tools .
  3. Place the large diameter face of the J 44866  driver against the flanged portion of the bushing. See Special Tools .
  4. Install the bolt and washer through the driver, bushing, and receiver.
  5. Install the nut to the bolt.
  6. Slowly tighten the bolt and nut until the bushing is drawn into the vehicle frame and the flange is seated squared against the vehicle frame.
  7. Remove the J 44866  . See Special Tools .
    8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Nut & Bolt From The RDM Mounting Bracket
    GM943414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the support bracket (2) to the RDM.
  9. Install the bolt (3) and nut (1) to the bracket.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  10. Tighten the support bracket nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt and nut to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

    11. Fig 3: Removing/Installing RDM Rear Mounting Bracket
    GM929547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the bracket-to-bushing bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt and nut to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).

  12. Remove the support stand from under the RDM.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamp & Bolts
    GM930236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the rear stabilizer bar to the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    14. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the intermediate pipe and muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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