GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 364

Suspension
Installation Procedure
1 . Position the ball stud into the lower control
arm (1 ), then press inward using J 9519 - 9,
J 9519 - 18,
and
J 9519 -23
until the ball stud
extends all the way to the lower control arm.
2. The ball stud must firmly press into the lower
control arm. If the ball stud does not fit firmly
into the lower control arm, replace the lower
control arm.
3. Install the ball stud (1) to the steering knuckle (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
Important:
Never loosen the nut in order to align the
nut slot with the stud hole.
4. Using your fingers, install the lower control arm
nut. Tighten the lower control arm nut enough in
order to align the nut slot with the stud hole.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nut to
110 N-m (81 lb
ft).
5. Install the lower control arm cotter pin.
6. Remove the floor jack from under the shock
absorber mounting location on the lower
control arm.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire
and Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel
Installation) in Tires and Wheels.
8. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if
equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key,
which is located in the front floor console.
9. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring
Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
10. Lower the vehicle.
Front Suspension 3-23
J 9519-9
181071
181072