Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers (2).
- Perform the following procedure before installing the stabilizer link bolts.
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolts.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolts (3).
- Install the stabilizer shaft nut (1) to the link bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.
- Remove the safety stands
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
To avoid stabilizer shaft damage due to loss of clamp load, the threads of the link bolt must protrude 2 to 4 threads above the link nut after the specified torque is achieved.