Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Jounce Bumper

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Install the rear suspension jounce bumper (1) and tighten until the jounce bumper just makes contact with the mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Reference Mark At Jounce Bumper To Mounting Bracket

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Using a grease pencil or equivalent, create a reference mark (1) from the jounce bumper (3) to the mounting bracket (2).
Tighten the jounce bumper (3) by rotating it 360° or one full turn.

Fig 3: Using Reference Mark As Starting Point, Rotate Jounce Bumper An Additional 120° Or Two Points Of Hex Nut On Jounce Bumper

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Using the reference mark (1) as a starting point, rotate the jounce bumper (2) an additional 120° or two points of the hex nut (3) on the jounce bumper.
Install the lower control arm assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.