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Installation Procedure

    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 the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (1) and tighten a first pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  3. Tighten the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts a final pass to an additional 30 to 45 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    4. Fig 2: Hydraulic Lifter
    GM2190437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Raise the frame (1) carefully, using CH-49289  adapter (2).
    5. Fig 3: Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the 2 frame reinforcements (1).
  6. Install the 2 frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    7. Fig 4: Special Frame Components
    GM2371688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.

  7. Lower the CH-49289  centering frame (1) with CH-904  base frame and a jack.
  8. Remove the CH-49289  centering frame from the CH-904  base frame.
  9. Disassemble the CH-49289  centering frame according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
  10. Unbend the front cover.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the front and rear transmission mount bracket bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install and tighten 2 fasteners (1) of engine side cover on both sides.
    13. Fig 7: Identifying Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install and tighten 4 fasteners (1) of front engine compartment cover.
  14. Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  15. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDE, LXT, LXV, L2W, 2H0, LFH) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2.0L Diesel LNP) .
    16. Fig 8: Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install and tighten the NEW lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  17. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  18. Lower the vehicle.
    19. Fig 9: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2505460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install the NEW lower intermediate steering shaft bolt and tighten a first pass to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    20. CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  20. Tighten the NEW lower intermediate steering shaft bolt a final pass to an additional 180 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
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