Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts (2).
- Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts (1) and tighten the bolts (2) to:
- Front First Pass: 90 (66 lb ft)
- Front Final Pass: Plus 185 degrees
- Rear First Pass: 90 (66 lb ft)
- Rear Final Pass: Plus 95 degrees
- Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (RHD) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHD With AWD) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHD With RWD) .
- Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm nut. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
- Install the lower control arm ball joint nut (1) and tighten to:
- First Pass: 40 (30 lb ft)
- Final Pass: Plus 120 degrees
- Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (AWD) , Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (RWD) .
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) , Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD) .
- Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Tighten the lower control arm bolts and nuts with the lower control arm at normal vehicle ride height.
CAUTION:
The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.