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Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: For correct installation of a new stabilizer shaft, place paint match marks on the new stabilizer shaft in the same locations as on the old stabilizer shaft. Align the paint match marks (3) on the new stabilizer shaft with the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (2) to the stabilizer shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Insulators To Stabilizer Shaft
    G01469321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the nuts and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and tires before tightening the nuts and bolts.
  2. Install the two stabilizer shaft links (9) to the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with two nuts (8).
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft links (9) to the control arm (4) using stabilizer shaft link bushings (3, 11), washers (2,10) and nuts (1).
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with the 2 brackets (6) and the 4 bolts (7).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts, Link Nuts, Washers & Bushings
    G01469322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft is centered, side-to-side. Verify that the stabilizer shaft links are set at a neutral position, as seen from above.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (1) to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).
    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (8) to 50 N.m (36.5 lb ft)
    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (7) to 23 N.m (17lb ft).
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