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Front Suspension System: Specifications Pontiac Aztek I

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Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Ball Joint Retaining Nuts68 N.m50 lb ft
Ball Stud Castle Nut (Lower Control Arm)55 N.m40 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Nuts (at Frame) (1)104 N.m77 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolts48 N.m35 lb in
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut23 N.m17 lb ft
Strut To Knuckle Bolts123 N.m90 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut (1)85 N.m63 lb ft
Strut Upper Nuts41 N.m30 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts (NEW ONLY)130 N.m96 lb ft
(1) This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing toque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
(1)This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if

Torque Specifications

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Removal Procedure
Scheme 8: Removal Procedure

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S37556652152005073000000) .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts and brackets.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (4).
  6. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S20426254552005073000000) . Important: On AWD models the rear of the front frame must be lowered enough to remove the stabilizer shaft.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the right side of the vehicle.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Installation Procedure
Scheme 10: Installation Procedure

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle from the right side of the vehicle.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (4) and brackets. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S20426254552005073000000) .
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft bolts. Tighten Tighten the stabilizer shaft bolts to 48N-m(35lb ft).
  4. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft links. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S37556652152005073000000) .
  5. Install the tires and wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Removal Procedure
Scheme 12: Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt and nut.
  3. Use a pry bar in order remove the stabilizer shaft link insulators and the spacer.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Installation Procedure
Scheme 13: Installation Procedure
  1. Use a pry bar in order install the stabilizer shaft link insulators and the spacer.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft link and insulators.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt and nut. Tighten Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23N.m(17lb ft).
  4. Lower the vehicle.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Removal Procedure
Scheme 14: Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Move (turn) the tires in order to access the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.
  3. Remove the side stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.
  5. Use a pry bar in order to remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (4).

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: Installation Procedure
Scheme 15: Installation Procedure
  1. Use a pry bar in order to install the stabilizer shaft insulator. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft insulator locating tabs (3) align with the indentations in the frame (2).
  2. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft insulator locating tabs (3) align with the indentations in the frame (2).
  3. Install the left and right side stabilizer shaft insulator brackets.
  4. Install the left and right side stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts. Tighten Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb in).
  5. Lower the vehicle.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Removal Procedure
Scheme 16: Removal Procedure

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
Scheme 17

Scheme 18

Scheme 18
Scheme 18
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels.
  3. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S12064339502005073000000) .
  4. Secure the lower control arm in a vice.
  5. Drill out the rivet heads from the lower control arm.
  6. Use a hammer and a drift punch in order to remove the rivets from the lower control arm.
  7. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Installation Procedure
Scheme 19: Installation Procedure

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
Scheme 20
  1. Install the ball joint to the lower control arm.
  2. Install the new ball joint bolts facing downward, away from the ball stud.
  3. Install the new ball joint retaining nuts. Tighten Tighten the ball joint retaining nuts to 68N.m(50 lb ft).
  4. Install the lower control arm. Refer to «LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-180873-S12064339502005073000000) .
  5. Install the tire and wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Align the front suspension. Refer to «MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-180832-S42028047002005072900000) .

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