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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 746 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm, Cam Bolts, Washers, & Nuts
    GM65320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  3. Install the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the lower control arm to crossmember.
    1. Place the cam bolts at the position marked during removal.
    2. Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set them to the final torque specification at this time.
    4. Fig 2: Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut, Suspension Knuckle & Inner CV Joints
    GM171212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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