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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Suspension Bracket & Mounting Bolts
    GM2890391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Rear Suspension Bracket (3)
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the two rear suspension front bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  4. CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  5. Install a NEW Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Mounting Bolt (2)Rear Suspension Cradle Replacement
  6. Fig 2: Jack Stand & Hoist Pad
    GM2890375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Reposition the hoist lift pad (2) back underneath the vehicle.
  8. Using the adjustable 2 ton tripod jack stand jack stand (1) and the block of wood, slowly lower the vehicle back on the hoist pad (2).
  9. Fig 3: Block Of Wood And Adjustable Jack Stand
    GM4420935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the adjustable 2 ton tripod jack stand jack stand (2) and the block of wood (1) from underneath the vehicle.
  11. Install Underbody Rear Air Deflector Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side , or Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
  12. Fig 4: Jack Stand
    GM4421170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the jack stand (1) supporting the rear drive axle.
  14. Lower the vehicle.