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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Lower Control Front Link
    GM4093556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Front Lower Control Front Link - Install
  2. Fig 2: Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt
    GM4093545Courtesy 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. Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt - Install

    Install a NEW bolt.

  4. Front Lower Control Front Link Nut - Install
  5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Front Lower Control Front Link Bolt - Tighten

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
  7. Fig 3: Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM4093550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Steering Knuckle Nut - Install and tighten

    Tighten

    1. First Pass: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (120-135 degrees)
  9. Fig 4: Strut Assembly
    GM4217624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Strut Assembly @Steering Knuckle - Install Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 or FE3 With F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE2 Without F55) Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (FE4 With F55) 
  11. Fig 5: Front Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4223766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Front Stabilizer Shaft Link @Strut Assembly - Install Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Non V-Series) Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (V-Series) 
  13. Fig 6: Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield
    GM4093542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (RWD)Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (AWD) - Install
  15. Fig 7: Front Wheelhouse Liner
    GM4093538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series) - Install
  17. Fig 8: Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector
    GM4093533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Replacement - Install
  19. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 4th 2015 and Earlier)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series October 5th 2015 and Later)
  20. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement