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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Correct Axle Bushing Installation
    GM1381558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure that the orientation of the rear suspension insulators are correct before installation.
  1. Position the NEW insulators into the rear axle with the rubber end (1) facing inboard.
    2. NOTE: Make sure that the insulators are still properly orientated.
  2. Align the largest notch (2) of the insulator with that of the rear wheel bearing centers (3).
    3. Fig 2: Replacing Bushing Using J 44570-2, J 44570-1 & J 44570-3
    GM855067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the J-44570-1 or the J-44570-4 (2), J-44570-3 (3), and the J-44570-2 (1), install the rear suspension insulator.
    4. Fig 3: Rear Suspension Control Arm Bracket Support
    GM2336603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the rear suspension control arm bracket support (3) to the rear axle trailing arms, loosely install the through bolt and nut (1,4).
    5. NOTE: Hand tighten the trailing arm bracket bolts ONLY.
  5. Hand tighten the axle bracket to body bolts (2) just enough to hold the brackets flush to the body.
  6. Raise the rear axle assembly to the D height specifications. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Tighten the rear suspension control arm bracket to bushing through bolts (1) to 90 N.m (66 lb ft) + 60 degrees.
  8. Using two 12 mm diameter pins, align both rear suspension control arm bracket supports and tighten the trailing arm bracket to body bolts (2) to 90 N.m (66 lb ft) + 45 degrees.
  9. Install the rear park brake cables to the rear axle mounting brackets (5). Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Drum) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Disc) .
  10. Install the rear coil springs in the vehicle. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  11. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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