Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

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Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft & Clamp Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Front Stabilizer Shaft Link [2x] @ Front Stabilizer Shaft» Separate - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to gain enough clearance to remove the front stabilizer shaft. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
1	Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt [4x] CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure DISCARD the bolts. Tighten First Pass: 22 N.m (16 lb ft) Final Pass: Additional 30 degrees
2	Front Stabilizer Shaft

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link [2x] @ Front Stabilizer Shaft» Separate - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to gain enough clearance to remove the front stabilizer shaft. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement

Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt [4x]

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Procedure
DISCARD the bolts.
Tighten
First Pass: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Final Pass: Additional 30 degrees

Front Stabilizer Shaft