Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts (2).
- Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 135 N.m (96 lb ft).
- Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) or Steering Gear Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive) .
- Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm nut. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
- Install the lower control arm ball joint nut (1).
Tighten:
- Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the nut to an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (RWD) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (AWD) .
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD) .
- Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
IMPORTANT:
Tighten the lower control arm bolts and nuts with the lower control arm at normal vehicle ride height.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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NOTE:
The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.