GM 25918965
Mount Bracket, Passenger Side

In order to replace the lower Control Arm bracket, first, lift and support the vehicle, and then remove the tire and wheel assembly. Next, unfasten the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut off and undo the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower Control Arm. Take off the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting nuts, paying attention to the direction in which the bolts are removed for re-assembly and then the removal of the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts keeping the Axle Shaft engaged with the transmission. Pivot the lower Control Arm upside and outwards to access the lower Control Arm bracket, and remove lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame and gets rid of the lower Control Arm bracket. For installation, join the bottom Control Arm bracket to the vehicle, thread in the lower portion arm bracket fastening screws to the frame, at that point, tighten the front lower Control Arm bracket fastening bolt to 260 nm (192 ft. Lbs.) and the rear lower Control Arm bracket attaching bolt to 240 nm (177 ft. Lbs.). Next, install the lower Control Arm to the lower Control Arm bracket making sure that it remains parallel to the bracket during the time of installation and tightening of the mounting bolts and nuts so as to achieve correct alignment of the lower Control Arm bushings. Fit the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting nuts and tighten it up to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). It is important to replace the washer that located between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower Control Arm with the identical washer, since you should not use the normal washers. Then, attach the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower Control Arm and the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut, which should be tightened to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.) after installing). Finally, replace the tire and the wheel, lower the vehicle, and inspect the front wheel alignment.

To remove the bracket of the lower Control Arm, you have to perform the following procedures: raise and support the vehicle. Take off the tire and wheel, remove stabilizer shaft link and washer, and lower stabilizer shaft link nut, and disconnect the lower stabilizer shaft link from the lower Control Arm. Next, you have to remove the lower Control Arm lower Control Arm Bracket mounting nuts, paying attention to the direction of the bolt for re-installation and then the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm Bracket mounting bolts with keeping the Axle Shaft engaged with the transmission. Tilt the lower Control Arm out and downward to gain the entrance to the lower Control Arm Bracket while taking into consideration the position of the spacer to the front bushing. Unbolt the lower Control Arm Bracket mounting bolts from the frame and then the lower Control Arm Bracket from vehicle. During installation; ensure the spacer is properly slotted to the front bushing before the lower Control Arm Bracket is mounted to the car. Mount the lower Control Arm Bracket mounting bolts on the frame with the tightening of the front part at 265 n.m (195 lb ft) and the rear part at 240 n.m (177 lb ft). Mount the bottom Control Arm on the bottom Control Arm mount and ensure parallel through installation and tightening the bottom Control Arm mounting bolts and nut for the correct alignment of the bottom Control Arm bushings. Secure the lower Control Arm to the lower Control Arm Bracket mounting nuts by tightening 130 n.m (96 lb ft). Mount the lower Control Arm stab shaft link washer and lower Control Arm stabilizer shaft link to the lower Control Arm, and now install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut which should be tightened to 155 n.m (114 lb ft). Lastly, reinstall the tire and wheel, bring the vehicle down, and check the front wheel alignment.

Take off the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut and disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.

Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm, followed by the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut, which should be tightened to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).

Remove the tire and wheel.

Secure the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).