Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
- Install the ball joint to steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE7) .NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
- Install the ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the ball joint retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees.
- Loosely install the right and left stabilizer shaft insulators, brackets, and bolts.
- Loosely install the stabilizer link insulators, washers, nut, and bolt.
- Install the tie rod to steering knuckle.
Tighten:
- Tighten the stabilizer bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle nut to 30 N.m (22 lb in) plus an additional 200 degrees.
- Install the cotter pin in tie rod ends.
- Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.