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Installation Procedure

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NOTE:

In steps 2-5, ensure that all the fasteners are installed loose in order to allow movement in the knuckle to allow for alignment all the mounting holes. After all the fasteners have been installed, then the proper torque specifications can be applied.

    Fig 1: Lower Knuckle
    GM1858970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the knuckle in the upper and lower control arms.
    2. Fig 2: Bolt From Knuckle To Adjuster Link
    GM1858825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the bolt (1) from the knuckle to the adjuster link.
    3. Fig 3: Retaining Nut From Adjuster Link To Knuckle
    GM1858817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Tighten the nut for the bolt from the knuckle to the adjuster link to 75 N.m (55 lb ft) plus 60 degrees.
    4. Fig 4: Bolt And Nut From Upper Control Arm To Knuckle
    GM1858832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    In steps 4 and 5, finger tighten the bolts. This will allow the alignment of the mounting holes in the control arms and the knuckle.

  4. Install the bolt from the upper control arm to the knuckle and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
    5. Fig 5: Lower Knuckle To Lower Control Arm Nut And Bolt
    GM1858807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the bolt from the lower control arm to the knuckle and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
  6. Remove the jack stand from under the lower control arm.
  7. Install the rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement .
  8. Install the park brake backing plate assembly. Refer to Rear Parking Brake Anchor Backing Plate Replacement .
  9. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD)  or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FWD) .
  10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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