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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm
    GM3999410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the front lower control arm (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Front Nut And Bolt
    GM3999409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

  3. Install a NEW front lower control arm front bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the NEW front lower control arm front nut (1).
    1. First pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Second pass: Loosen one to two revolutions.
    3. Third pass: 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
    4. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  6. Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts
    GM3999406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install NEW front lower control arm rear bolts (2) and NEW nuts (1).
  8. Tighten the NEW front lower control arm rear nuts (1) to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
  9. Fig 4: Connect Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud To Steering Knuckle
    GM3999404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud (1) to the steering knuckle and start the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) by hand.
  11. Tighten the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2):

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
    2. Final Pass: (155-175 degrees)
  12. NOTE:
    • Do NOT loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut when installing the front lower control arm ball stud nut cotter pin.
    • The front lower control arm ball stud nut cotter pin must NOT contact the front wheel speed sensor or the front wheel drive shaft.
  13. Install a NEW front lower control arm ball stud nut cotter pin (3).
  14. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  15. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement