Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lower control arm by installing the lower control arm on the ball stud and moving the lower control arm up to the cradle.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm-To-Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
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Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts.
Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 135 N.m (96 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Install the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
2. Tighten the nut to an additional 210 degrees.
Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm Ball Stud-To-Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut
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Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
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Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Module Yoke Replacement .
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.
Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .