LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2004 >> Impala LS >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 587 (Front Suspension System) >> Repair Instructions >> Stabilizer Shaft Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Guiding Stabilizer Shaft In/Out Left Side Of Vehicle
    GM144023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear (RPO LD8) .
    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
    GM155689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosely install the following components:
    1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
    2. The stabilizer shaft insulator brackets
    3. The stabilizer shaft bracket bolts
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View of Outer Tie Rod and Steering Knuckle
    GM470669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the left tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Tighten the following components.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    • Tighten the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 200 degrees.

  7. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals