GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 384

Suspension
Front Suspension
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Installation Procedure
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1. Align and install the shock absorber (13) and
spring (14) to the lower control arm (12).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
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Notices.
2. Install the shock absorber lower bolts (11) and
nuts (3).
Tighten
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Tighten the shock absorber lower bolts (11) or
nuts (3) to 65 N-m (48 lb ft).
3. Align and Install the lower ball joint (10) and
control arm (12) to the steering knuckle (6).
4. Install the lower control arm nut (8).
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Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nut (8) to
110 N-m (81 lb ft).
Important: Never loosen the control arm nut in order
to align the cotter pin slot, it is permissible to over
torque the control arm nut 1/6 of a turn MAX.
5. Install a new lower control arm cotter pin (7).
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6. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer
Shaft Link Replacement.
7. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and
Wheels.
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8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the shock absorber upper mounting
bolts (18) and nuts (17).
Tighten
• Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting
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nuts (17) to 41 N-rn (30 lb ft).
• Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting
bolts (18) to 50 N-m (37 lb ft).
10. If servicing the driver side shock absorber,
perform the following:
10.1. Gently, reposition the brake master
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cylinder into position.
10.2. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to
29 N-m (21 lb ft).
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