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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 122 N.m (90 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Bolts & Nuts Attaching Strut To Knuckle
    G01569435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering System.
  4. Connect the front lower control arm ball stud to the knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Install the front wheel drive shaft bearing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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