Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper control arm shaft into the upper control arm.
- Install the upper control arm bushings into the upper control arm. Use the J 22269-01 and a short piece of pipe that is the same outer diameter as the rubber bushing.
- Tighten the J 22269-01 until the bushing is positioned on the shaft and the control arm as shown. The measurement should be 12.8-13.8 mm (0.48-0.52 in) on both ends.
- Install the upper control arm shaft retainers and the retaining nuts. Tighten the upper control arm shaft retaining nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
- Install the upper control arm to the vehicle. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement (RWD) or Upper Control Arm Replacement (AWD) .