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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft & Bushing
    GM1869004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the bushing (2) on the stabilizer shaft (1).
  2. Maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away to properly install it on the frame.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft & Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM1859773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Clamp & Bolts
    GM1868979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: In steps 4 and 5, DO NOT tighten the bolts or nuts to specifications. Leave the bolts and nut loose.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft clamp (2) and the bolts (1).
  5. Install the bushing (2) and the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut with washer (1).
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM1860425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert a wrench (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2) so as not to allow the stabilizer shaft link to rotate when removing or installing the retaining nut.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Tighten the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  8. Tighten the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clamp bolts nut to 50 N.m (16 lb ft).

  9. Install the spare tire.
  10. Install the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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