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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2027723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  2. Install 4 NEW front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (1). Tighten the 4 NEW stabilizer shaft bolts a first pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  3. Tighten the 4 NEW front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts a final pass to an additional 30 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    4. Fig 2: Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the 2 frame reinforcements (1).
  5. Install the 2 frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Tighten the front transmission mount bolt (1) and the rear transmission mount bolt (2) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install and tighten 2 fasteners (1) of engine side cover on both sides.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install and tighten 4 fasteners (1) of front engine compartment cover.
  9. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
    10. Fig 6: Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install and tighten a NEW lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 7: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2505460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  12. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt and tighten a first pass to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  13. Tighten the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt a final pass to an additional 180 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  14. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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