Lower Control Arm Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Axle Lower Control Arm (GNE)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J64) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J55) . Disconnect the Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor linkage. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement . Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Air Spring Replacement . Remove the shock absorber lower bolt at the rear wheel hub bracket. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement . Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower nut at the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
2	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.
3	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Nut CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
4	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.
5	Rear Suspension Link Lower Nut CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
6	Rear Suspension Link Lower Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.
7	Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm