Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the transverse spring compressor J 33432-A to the transverse spring.
Install the transverse spring to the crossmember.

Fig 1: Installing Transverse Spring To Crossmember
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

NOTE: Do not remove the transverse leaf spring compressor tool until after the shock absorber has been installed. The pad on the transverse leaf spring bolt could move out of position resulting in damage to the pad or a rattle in the front suspension.
Install the transverse spring retainers and bolts (Use New Bolts) to the crossmember.

Fig 2: Installing Transverse Spring Retainers And Bolts
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Tighten

Tighten the transverse spring retainer bolts (Use New Bolts) to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
Install the lower control arm to the front crossmember.

Fig 3: Installing Lower Control Arm To Front Crossmember
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Install the cam bolts to the position that was marked during disassembly.
Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set to the final torque specification at this time.

Important: Use a new ball joint stud nut.
Install the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: Installing Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud To Steering Knuckle
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Tighten
1. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) to seat the ball joint stud.
2. Turn the ball joint stud nut an additional 210 degrees.
3. Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.
Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts
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Tighten

Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.

Fig 6: Connecting Stabilizer Shaft Link To Lower Control Arm
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Tighten

Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
Remove the J 33432-A transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring.

Fig 7: Removing J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor From Transverse Spring
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Remove the jackstand from the lower control arms.
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Adjust the front trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.