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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM2191225

    Install the equalizer beam center link (2) to the vehicle.

    2. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Remember the correct installation position from the removal.

  2. Tighten the equalizer beam center link bolt and nut (1).

    Tighten

    1. Install the NEW bolt and nut (1) to the equalizer beam center link (2) and tighten the nut in a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the NEW equalizer beam center link nut a final pass to additional 120 - 135 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  3. GM2191440

    Raise the equalizer beam link in horizontal position before tighten the equalizer beam link bolt.

    4. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

  4. Tighten the NEW left equalizer beam link inner bolt and nut (2).

    Tighten

    1. Install the NEW bolt and nut (2) to the equalizer beam center link (1) and tighten the nut in a first pass to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the NEW bolt and nut a final pass to additional 60 degrees using the EN-45059  meter.
  5. Repeat the procedure on the other side.
  6. GM2191438

    Install the equalizer beam link bolt (1) loosely to the rear axle (2).

  7. Repeat procedure on the other side.
  8. Install the equalizer beam center link heat shield. Refer to Equalizer Beam Center Link Heat Shield Replacement .
  9. Install the exhaust rear muffler. Refer to Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. GM2191438
    NOTE:

    Tighten the bolt with vehicle standing on the ground.

    Tighten the equalizer beam link bolt (1) to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  13. Repeat the procedure on the other side.
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