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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring
    GM4285077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2)
  2. Install Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3)
  3. Install Rear Coil Spring (1)
  4. Fig 2: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm
    GM4285185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Raise the rear suspension lower control arm (1) back into position. Lower Control Arm Replacement 
  6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    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.

    Fig 3: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut
    GM4285051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) Install a NEW bolt.
  8. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1)

    Tighten the Bolt

    1. First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  9. Fig 4: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut
    GM4285168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) Tighten 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
  11. Fig 5: Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
    GM4282239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install NEW Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (2)
  13. Install Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1)

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  14. Remove the support from the rear suspension lower control arm.
  15. Install Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link.Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement 
  16. Install the parking brake harness to the rear suspension lower control arm.
  17. Fig 6: Rear Shock Absorber Harness
    GM4285044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. If equipped with F45, install the rear shock absorber harness (1) to the rear suspension lower control arm.
  19. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  20. Verify the rear camber specifications and adjust as necessary. Rear Camber Adjustment