Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View of Knuckle Positioning
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  1. Position the knuckle on the lower control arm
  2. Install the lower control bolt. Refer to Trailing Arm ReplacementΒ .
  3. IMPORTANT: It maybe necessary to adjust the jack stand in order to install the upper control arm bolt.
  4. Install the upper ball joint in the knuckle. Refer to Upper Control Arm ReplacementΒ .
  5. Install the lower shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber ReplacementΒ .
  6. Install the trailing arm bolt. Refer to Trailing Arm ReplacementΒ .
  7. Install the adjustable link. Refer to Adjust Link ReplacementΒ .
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Support Under Lower Control Arm
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  9. Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm.
  10. Install the park brake backing plate. Refer to Park Brake Backing Plate Replacement .
  11. Install the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement .
  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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