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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1248 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts
    GM750908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
  2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts.
  3. Adjust the lower control arm to Z height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications .
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the front lower control arm mounting nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front bolt to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear lower control arm mounting nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear bolt to 320 N.m (236 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Identifying Anti-Lock Brake Wiring Harness At Lower Control Arms
    GM802031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 3: Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM750956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  8. Install a new lower ball joint retaining nut.
  9. Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut in the following order:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nut to an additional 120 degree turn.

    10. Fig 4: View Of Outer Tie Rod & Steering Knuckle
    GM794578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
  11. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive) or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
    12. IMPORTANT: Step 13 is for rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles only.
  12. Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
    13. IMPORTANT: Step 14 is for all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles only.
  13. Remove the shock absorber yoke from the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
    14. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM750841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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