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Installation Procedure

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

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install two NEW rear suspension front bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  4. Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Mounting Bolt - Install a NEW bolt. Rear Suspension Cradle Replacement
  5. Fig 2: Jack Stand & Hoist Pad
    GM2890375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Reposition the hoist lift pad (2) back underneath the vehicle.
  7. Using the adjustable jack stand (1) and the block of wood, slowly lower the vehicle back on the hoist pad (2).
  8. Fig 3: Block Of Wood And Adjustable Jack Stand
    GM4420935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the adjustable jack stand (2) and the block of wood (1) from underneath the vehicle.
  10. Underbody Rear Air Deflector - Install - Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side , or Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
  11. Fig 4: Jack Stand
    GM4421170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the jack stand (1) supporting the rear drive axle.
  13. Lower the vehicle.