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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the control arm (2) into the front suspension crossmember (1).
- Install the lower control arm front (5) and rear (4) mounting bolts. Hand tighten the mounting bolts.
- Install the wiring harness to the lower control arm.
- Install the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a stabilizer shaft, install the stabilizer shaft link.
- If installing the right lower control arm, install the engine mount strut.
- Install the engine mount strut retaining bolts. Tighten the engine mount strut retaining bolts to 100 N.m (74 ft lbs).
- If installing the left lower control arm, install the front suspension support brace.
- Install the front suspension support brace mounting bolts (2, 4). Tighten the front suspension support mounting bolts to 72 N.m (53 ft lbs).
- Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the control arm front mounting bolt (5) (front bushing) with the vehicle at curb height. Tighten the bolt to 107 N.m (79 ft lbs).
- Tighten the control arm rear mounting bolt (4) (rear vertical bushing). Tighten to 170 N.m (125 ft lbs).
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.