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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers (2).
  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.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolts (3).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft nut (1) to the link bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Remove the safety stands
  6. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Nut, Insulators, Spacers & Shaft Link Bolt
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