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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Tahoe - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

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

    3. Object Number: 545535 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
  4. Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
  5. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 545535 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Install the lower control arm retaining bolts.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the ride height.

  3. Install the lower control arm retaining nut.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the lower control arm to frame bolts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower control arm to axle bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.