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This article has been updated by TSB Bulletin No. 06-03-08-006

Date: May 17, 2006

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut Fastener Tightening Specification

Models:
2003-2006 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS



Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the shock module yoke.





4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
6. Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut.





8. Using the J43631, separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.





9. Loosen the power steering gear retaining bolts and raise the power steering gear.

Important: Will need to raise the power steering gear to have clearance when removing the rear lower control arm to frame retaining bolt.






10. Remove the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
11. Remove the lower control arm to cradle bolts.
12. Remove the lower control arm by lowering the lower control arm at the frame and moving the ball stud upwards.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm by installing the lower control arm on the ball stud and moving the lower control arm up to the cradle.
2. Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts.

3. Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 135 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






4. Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut.
1. Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the nut to an additional 120 degrees.

6. Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.





7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the shock module yoke.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Align the front end. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.