GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2008 🢒 H2 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Air Suspension 🢒 Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

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
  3. Remove the fuel tank shield. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement .
  4. Remove the lower control arm retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the lower control arm retaining bolt.
  6. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 793290 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower control arm.

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

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

  2. Install the lower control arm to axle bolt and nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 250 N·m (184 lb ft).

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

  3. Install the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 250 N·m (184 lb ft).

  4. Install the fuel tank shield. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear axle support.
  6. Lower the vehicle.