Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
6. Install the lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the lower ball joint castle nut to the stud.
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Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
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Tighten the nut an additional 150 degrees.
8. Install the cotter pin to the ball joint stud.
9. If necessary, tighten the nut one additional flat at a time until the castle nut aligns with the hole in the ball joint stud.
10. Secure the cotter pin to the ball joint stud by folding one tine over the end of the ball joint stud.
11. Cut off any excess length of the cotter pin tines.
12. Install the lower link to the stabilizer bar.
13. Install a new nut to the stabilizer bar link stud.
14. Important: In order to prevent damaging the stabilizer bar link stud seal, do not allow the stud to rotate while tightening the nut.
Use a back up wrench on the stud and tighten the nut.
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Tighten the nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
