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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the front suspension crossmember as far as necessary to remove the control arm fasteners. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 821351 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 2 bolts (1,4) and the 1 nut (3) in order to remove the control arm from the crossmember.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 821351 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

  1. Install the following components to the crossmember:
    2. • The lower control arm (2)
    • The 2 bolts (1,4)
    • The nut (3)
  2. Raise and install the lower control arms and the crossmember to the vehicle. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement .
  3. With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, push down on the front bumper 3 times in order to bounce the vehicle and stabilize the suspension.

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

  4. Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts to 137 N·m (101.0 lb ft).

  5. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.