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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension & Support Components
    GM1690811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the suspension support assembly (5) into position with the transmission jack.
  2. Install the 2 suspension support reinforcement braces (4).
  3. loosely install the 6 suspension support reinforcement brace bolts (3).
  4. Align the suspension support assembly utilizing the alignment gage holes (1).
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the 4 suspension support assembly bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).

  6. finish securing the 6 suspension support reinforcement brace bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 86 N.m (63 lb ft).

    7. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm Electronic Level Control Link & Ball Stud
    GM1691900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
  8. Install the park brake cables to the suspension support assembly and connect the cables to both calipers. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side and Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Install the electronic level control link (2) to the ball stud (1) on the lower control arm.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM293367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Attach the wheel speed sensor wire to the rear support and connect the electrical connector to each wheel speed sensor.
  11. Install the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (RPO L26) or Exhaust System Replacement (RPO LD8) .
  13. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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