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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 516 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (4 WHEEL DRIVE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Lower Control Arm, Nuts, Washers & Bolts
    GM830516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  3. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts and the washers.
    • W/O 14050/12300 GVW, tighten the nuts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
    • With 14050/12300 GVW, tighten the nuts to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).
    • With Diesel Engine, tighten the nuts to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing The Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM830506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the new lower ball joint retaining nut and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    6. Fig 3: Shock Absorber Lower, Retaining Nut & Bolt
    GM830489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the shock absorber in the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  7. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  9. Install the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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