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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1265554 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the pinch bolt and the nut from the ball joint.
  4. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle assembly .

    5. Object Number: 1265555 Size: SH
  5. Remove the crossmember-to-control arm front bolt.
  6. Remove the crossmember-to-control arm rear bolt and the nut.

    7. Important: For ease of removal of the front right control arm, remove the engine mounting reaction lower rod.

  7. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1265555 Size: SH
  1. Install the control arm to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the crossmember to control arm rear bolt and nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the control arm rear bolt and nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  3. Install the crossmember to control arm front bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the control arm front bolt to 147 N·m (108 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1265554 Size: SH
  4. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly.
  5. Install the pinch bolt and nut to the ball joint.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the pinch bolt and nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  6. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .