Lower Control Arm Replacement - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

3-30 Front Suspension
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Suspension
1.7. Install
J 21474- 18
onto
J 21474 - 19.
Fit
the three tang prongs on
J 39930
into the
indentations of the bushing. (
1.8.
Tighten until the bushing is flush with the
control arm.
2.
Install the. front upper control arm to the front
upper control arm support.
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3. Install the bolts/screws and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 98 N·m (72 lb ft).
4. Install the upper control arm. Refer to Upper
Control Arm Replacement.
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
2. Remove the special security wheel lock nut, if
equipped. Use the special security wheel lock
key, which is located in the front floor console.
3. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel
Removal} in Tires and Wheels.
4.
Remove the power steering gear tie rod from the (
steering knuckle.
5.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link
(7).
Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
6. Remove the shock absorber (19) and the
spring (21) from the lower control arm (5). Refer
to Shock Absorber Replacement.
7. Separate the lower control arm ball stud (4) from
the steering knuckle (2). Refer to Lower Ball Joint
Replacement.
8. Remove the lower control arm from the steering
knuckle.
9. Remove the bolts/screws and nuts.
10. Remove the lower control arm.
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