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Body Mount (Front): Installation

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  1. Tap the mount into the support assembly, ensuring the following conditions upon installation:
    • The flat is outboard. See Fig 1.
    • The notch is rearward.
  2. Use a large pair of channel lock pliers in order to bend the tabs outboard.
  3. Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle. See Figure.
  4. Install the bracket and bolts that secure the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.
  5. Install the brackets retaining bolts to the body at the support assembly forward mounts.
    • Tighten the bracket bolts to 63 Ft. Lbs. (86 N.m).
    • Tighten the forward body mount retaining bolts to 141 Ft. Lbs. (191 N.m).
  6. Install the exhaust system.
  7. Install the tires and wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Installing Forward Body Mount
G00056082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.