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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1694 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR AXLE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
  2. Loosely install the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control-To-Support Cam Nut & Bolt
    GM1828354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the upper control to support bolt and cam nut.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
  5. Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt to 164 N.m (121 lb ft).
  6. Install the rear brake hose routing nut and bolt and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  7. Connect the ABS brake wiring harness to the upper control arm.
  8. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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