Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Caution: Tool J 23028 01 should be secured to a suitable jack or personal injury could result.
2. Support the lower control arm with J 23028-01.
3. Raise the jack to install the lower control arm so that the bushings match up to the proper holes in the frame.
Insure that the coil spring is properly seated in the upper control arm.
4. Install the lower control arm bolts and nuts.
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Install the front bolt first, then the rear bolt.
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Install the bolts in the proper direction.
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Tighten the nuts, but do not torque.
5. Remove the J23028-01 from the vehicle.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft link.
7. Install the shock absorber.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Lower the vehicle.
8.1.
Tighten the lower control arm front nut to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.), with the vehicle weight on the wheels.
8.2.
Tighten the lower control arm rear nut to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.), with the vehicle weight on the wheels.
9. Check the front wheel alignment.
