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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 UPPER 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: Upper Control Arm & Bolts
    GM65318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper control arm (3) to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the upper control arm mounting bolts (1) and (2) to the frame.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper control arm mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Suspension Knuckle Upper Ball Joint Stud & Upper Control Arm
    GM171430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the suspension knuckle upper ball joint stud into the upper control arm.

    It may be necessary to use an Allen wrench to keep the ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.

  4. Install the upper ball joint stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the suspension knuckle ball joint stud nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) plus 250 degrees.

    5. Fig 3: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM581404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    6. Fig 4: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
    7. Fig 5: ESC Position Sensor Links
    GM583226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the ESC position sensor link, if equipped.
  8. Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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