GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Support the rear axle at curb height.

  3. Object Number: 793290  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel tank shield. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement.
  5. Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
  6. Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
  7. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 793290  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.

  3. Install the lower control arm to axle bolt and nut and tighten the nut to 150 N·m plus an additional 85° (111 lb ft plus an additional 85° .
  4. Note: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.

  5. Install the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut and tighten the nut to 150 N·m plus an additional 85° (111 lb ft plus an additional 85° .
  6. Install the fuel tank shield. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement.
  7. Remove the rear axle support.
  8. Lower the vehicle.