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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Trailing Link
    GM858495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the trailing link to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Trailing Link-To-Frame Bolt
    GM858493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Loosely install the trailing link before tightening.
  2. Install the trailing link to frame bolt.
  3. Install the trailing link to frame nut.
  4. Raise the frame with a suitable jack.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the front bolts to the frame.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 265 N.m (195 lb ft).

  6. Remove the jack.
  7. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack for alignment of the trailing link and the knuckle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Trailing Link-To-Knuckle Bolt
    GM858496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the trailing link to knuckle bolt.
  9. Install the trailing link to knuckle nut.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the trailing link to frame nut to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
    • Tighten the trailing link to knuckle mounting bolt to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).

  10. Install the brake pipe bracket from the mounting studs.
  11. Install the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  12. Install the automatic level control link to the upper control arm.
  13. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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