Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
3. Align and Install the lower ball joint (10) to the steering knuckle (6).
4. Install the lower ball joint nut (8).
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Tighten the lower ball joint nut (8) to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot, it is permissible to over torque the control arm nut 1/6 of a turn
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5. Install the new lower ball joint cotter pin (7).
6. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
7. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) and nuts (17).
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Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nuts (17) to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. If servicing the driver side shock absorber, perform the following:
10.1.
Gently, reposition the brake master cylinder into position.
10.2.
Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
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Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
