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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM3967277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Lower Control Arm (1) - Install

  2. GM3967274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    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.

    Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2) - Install NEW [2x]

  3. Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1) - Install, but do NOT tighten [2x]
  4. GM3967272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Due to unknown shelf life of the NEW front lower control arm front bolt (1) adhesive patches, prepare the NEW bolts as follows:

    1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the NEW front lower control arm front bolts (1).
    2. Clean the threads of the NEW bolts with denatured alcohol.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the NEW front lower control arm front bolts (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shafts.
  5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [2x]
    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
  7. GM3967274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1) - Tighten [2x]

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
  8. GM3967269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Install NEW

  9. Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Install and tighten
    1. First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
  10. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  11. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement