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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Lower Control Arm
    GM105029Courtesy 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 lower control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
    2. Fig 2: Exploded View of Wheel Bearing, Hub, & Dust Shield
    GM105034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub, if necessary. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)  or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
    3. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Insulators, Spacer, Nut & Bolt
    GM561499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install stabilizer shaft link bolt, spacer, insulator, and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft link 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. Tighten the control arm nuts and bolts with the vehicle at normal ride height.

    Tighten:  Tighten the control arm nuts to 106 N.m (78 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
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