Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
8. Remove the trailing arm (5) from the knuckle (1).
9. Remove the rear suspension strut nuts.
10. Remove the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts.
11. Remove the knuckle (i).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knuckle (4).
2. Install the rear suspension strut to knuckle bolts (5).
Hand start nuts only.
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Do not tighten at this time.
3. Connect the lateral links to the knuckle and snug nut. Refer to Rear Lateral Links and Trailing Arms Replacement (Rear).
Tighten
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Tighten lateral links to knuckle nut to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).