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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996FORWARD CONTROL 6.5 Y, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONT COIL SPRINGREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONUPPER CONTROL ARM & BUSHINGSINSTALLATION
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, Automatic

Upper Control Arm & Bushings: Installation

1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, AutomaticSECTION Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure alignment shims are installed in original position, with concave and convex sides together. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower vehicle and check wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.

NOTE: Normal shim pack will leave at least 2 bolt threads exposed beyond nut. If 2 bolt threads are not exposed, check for damaged control arms and components. Thickness difference between front and rear shim packs must not exceed .30" (7.6 mm). Front shim pack thickness must be at least .24" (6.1 mm). Tighten thinner shim pack nut first.
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