C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
23.
Remove the front upper shock mounts.
24.
Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
25.
Remove the stabilizer link bolts.
26.
Remove the right and left lower control arms.
27.
Install the right and left revised lower control arms and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
28.
Install the long steering rack attachment bolts through the crossmember. Reposition the stabilizer bar in order to allow insertion of the bolts.
29.
Install the right and left stabilizer links and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer link nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
30.
Install the right and left lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
31. Install the right and left upper shock absorber nuts and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
32.
Install the revised steering rack to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the steering rack attachment bolts to 185 Nm (135 lb ft).
33.
Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
34.
Install the steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
35.
Install the high and low pressure lines to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the line fittings to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
38.
Install the tire and wheel assemblies to the vehicle.
37.
Lower the vehicle.
38.
Bleed the PS system. Refer to the Power Steering System subsection of the Service Manual for PS system bleeding procedures.
39.
Align the front suspension. Refer to the Front Suspension subsection of the Service Manual for alignment specifications.
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