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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: The stabilizer shaft must be installed with the bend down and away from the engine. If the stabilizer shaft is installed improperly, contact between the stabilizer shaft and oil filter may occur.
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator, Insulator Clamp & Mounting Bolts
    GM1257519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle, with the bend down and away from the engine. There may be a label on the shaft. If so, it should be on the LH side.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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