Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
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The nut.
9. The T-bolt head and the bridge must line up horizontally with the knockout. The bridge should span the knockout without interfering with the
knockout procedure.
10. Tighten the T-bolt head against the knockout by turning the nut at the opposite end using a socket and torque wrench.
11. An open end wrench or adjustable wrench may be needed in order to prevent the T-bolt from losing the horizontal alignment with the knockout.
12. If the torque limit has been met and the knockout does not break free, use a die grinder to remove the knockout.
13. Remove the J 38794 from the vehicle.
14. Repeat the same procedure for the other upper control arm frame bracket knockout.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the upper control arm into the frame brackets. Refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement.
Install the bolts, cams and washers to the control arm. Partially tighten the nuts in order to allow alignment.
2. Install the tire and the wheel.
3. Install the alignment heads.
4. Remove the jack stands from the vehicle.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Align the front end.
