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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Support Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM105035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the support assembly with the transmission jack in position.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the 2 rear bolts and the 2 front bolts at the mounts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the front support assembly bolts to 187 N.m (138 lb ft).
    • Tighten the rear support assembly bolts to 207 N.m (153 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts
    GM105036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 86 N.m (63 lb ft).

  6. Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets
    GM475482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 128 N.m (94 lb ft).

  8. Fig 4: Identifying Road Sensing Suspension or Automatic Level Control Electrical Connectors & Vent Hose
    GM293366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
  10. Connect the electronic level control electrical connector and install the vent tube.
  11. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
  12. Install the electronic level control links to both the control arms.
  13. Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the electronic level control and install the vent tube.
  15. Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
  16. Connect the electronic level control links to both the control arms.
  17. Fig 5: View Of Park Brake Cable
    GM106206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Attach the park brake cable at the support assembly.
  19. Install the park brake cable (1) to the brake calipers.
  20. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .
  21. Install the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) or Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) .
  22. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  23. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .