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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Cradle Shear Plate And Hook
    GM4011172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Front Cradle Shear Plate (1) @Front Cradle Shear Plate Hook (2)
  2. Fig 2: Front Cradle Shear Plate Alignment Bolts
    GM4010675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Loosely install the front cradle shear plate alignment bolts.(1)
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Front Cradle Shear Plate Fastener (2) Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  6. Tighten the front cradle shear plate alignment bolts.(1) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  7. Fig 3: Front Cradle Shear Plate Fastener
    GM4010676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Front Cradle Shear Plate Fastener (1) Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  9. Install Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) 
  10. Install Front Compartment Air Deflector Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (V Series) 
  11. Lower the vehicle.