GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 372

Suspension
Installation Procedure
1. Position the lower control arm (5) to the
crossmember (15).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
2. Using your fingers, tighten the bolts/screws (12)
and the nuts (13).
Tighten
• Tighten the bolts to 115 N-m (85 lb ft).
• Tighten the nuts to 100 N-m (74 lb ft).
3. Position the lower control arm to the steering
knuckle (2).
Important: Tighten the nut enough in order to align
the slot with the stud hole. Never loosen the nut
in order to align the slot with the hole.
4. Using your fingers, start the nut (17).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 110 N-m (81 lb ft).
5. Install the cotter pin (18).
6. Install the lower control arm to the shock
absorber (19) and spring (21 ). Refer to Shock
Absorber Replacement.
7. Install the stabiHzer shaft link (7). Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
8. Install the power steering gear tie rod to the
. steering knuckle.
9. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and
Wheel Removal and Installation (Wheel
Installation) in Tires and Wheels ..
10. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if
equipped. Use the special security wheel lock key
which is located in the front floor console.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. .Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring
Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
Front Suspension 3-31
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