Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lower control arm to the frame. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts at this time.
With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.
With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
Ensure the following components are clear from the frame.
- The electrical harness
- The steering knuckle assembly
- The brake pipes
  
  Fig 1: Positioning And Secure New Frame Assembly To Support Fixture
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Install the frame mountings bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 2: Installing Frame Mountings Bolts
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Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts (2) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the J 39580 from under the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Engine Mount Lower Retaining Nuts
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Remove the mechanics wire (4) supporting the power steering gear (3).

Fig 4: Removing Mechanics Wire Supporting Power Steering Gear
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Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m plus an additional 210 degree turn (15 lb ft plus an additional 210 degree turn).

Fig 6: Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
Install the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Important: Ensure correct position from the previously marked spots.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 8: Tightening Stabilizer Shaft Bolts
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Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms.
Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 9: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts
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Install the lower shock mounting bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 10: Installing Lower Shock Mounting Bolts
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Install the brake pipe connection to the frame.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 11: Installing Brake Pipe Connection To Frame
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Install the brake pressure modulator valve nuts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the washer bottle bracket and nuts (3).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 12: Installing Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Nuts
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Remove the mechanics wire (3) supporting the radiator.
Secure the energy absorber bracket nut (1).
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 13: Securing Energy Absorber Bracket Nut
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Install the antilock brake wiring harness to the lower control arms.

Fig 14: Installing Antilock Brake Wiring Harness To Lower Control Arms
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Secure the right rearward retainer (1).

Fig 15: Securing Right Rearward Retainer
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Secure the left rearward retainer (1).

Fig 16: Securing Left Rearward Retainer
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Secure the engine electrical harness retainers (1) to the frame.
Install the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Body Front End.
Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Align the vehicle. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 17: Securing Engine Electrical Harness Retainers To Frame
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