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Originally Posted by OmniCamaro
Pete, thanks or all your info here and all over the forums. I was wondering if you have the info or could provide a link to the info that has all the info needed for a do-it-yourselfer to time the bushings. I mean every nut, bolt, cotter pin, and instructions on how to do this. I like doing things myself because I'm anal like that but I wouldn't do it if I didn't know exactly how to do it. I want to be able to do my own when the time comes! Thanks in advance!
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It can be done DIY style using ramps.
Bush Timing
Step 1. Lift the car on a two post lift and raise it.
Step 2. Loosen the following bolts/nuts:
Front:
---Inner Control Arm Bushing
---Inner Radius Rod
Rear:
---Trailing Arm Bushings (both ends)
---Toe Rod Bushings (both ends)
---Lower Control Arm Bushings (Inner)
---Upper Control Arm Bushings (Rearward)
---Lower Strut Bushings
Step 3.
Lower the car and drive it around the parking lot
SLOWLY and on to the alignment lift.
Step 4.
With the weight of the car on the wheels tighten all of the nuts/bolts to spec.
Step 5.
Align the car at the new ride height.
Alignment
Front and Rear Bolt Torque Values
NOTE: Torque specifications that read XX torque value and XX degrees are usually TTY and require replacement of the bolt, nut or both. If replacement parts are not available from GM the minimum acceptable torque will be those values stated along with a liberal application of a thread locker i.e. LocTite.