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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM4237799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame. (1)

  2. GM4237702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Drivetrain and Front Suspension Support Bolt (1) - Hand tighten [4x]

  3. GM4283007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use CH-51034-A  Cradle Alignment Pins to align the cradle to the body. (1)

  4. GM4237702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

    Drivetrain and Front Suspension Support Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] 160 N.m (118 lb ft)

  5. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Support Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [6x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  6. Remove the EN-39580  stand from under the vehicle.
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    Transmission Rear Mount (3) - Install - Transmission Rear Mount Replacement

  8. GM4531909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the steering gear electrical connectors. (1)

  9. Install the retainers. (2)
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    Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) - Install - Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

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    Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (1) @Front Stabilizer Shaft - Install - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

  12. GM4213361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft- (1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MKE)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (M3E)Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side (MRG)

  13. GM4213807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft-Right Side (1) - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LKN)

  14. GM4223765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower Control Arm (1) - Install - Lower Control Arm Replacement

  15. GM4193847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (3) - Install - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

  16. GM4214230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector (3) - Install - Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement 

  17. GM4212878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Splash Shield (3) - Install - Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement 

  18. GM4232055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Front Air Deflector (2) - Install - Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement 

  19. GM4295106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Front Pipe (2) - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKN)

  20. Install the front tires and wheels. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the engine support fixture.
  23. Align the vehicle only if replacing the drivetrain and front suspension cradle. Wheel Alignment Measurement