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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Control Arm, Nuts & Bolts (FE7)
    GM474758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The control arm nuts should be tightened with the vehicle unsupported and resting on the wheels at the normal trim height.
  1. Install the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
  2. Install the hub and bearing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)  or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install a new stabilizer link bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the new stabilizer link bolt nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Rear Support Replacement (w/FE1, FE3) or Rear Support Replacement (w/FE7) .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Center Support Brackets
    GM475482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the support bracket bolts (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle to obtain trim height.
  7. Tighten the control arm nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the control arm nuts to 149 N.m (110 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
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