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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5319910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The front stabilizer shaft insulators are NOT serviceable. Do NOT transfer the insulators.

    Install the front stabilizer shaft (1) to the vehicle by manipulating it through the engine wiring harness and chassis components.

  2. GM5319909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Use caution when removing components surrounding the Steering Gear Boots. Avoid tool contact with the steering gear boot and clamps. Damage to the steering gear boot may lead to dirt and water contamination in the steering gear rack and components requiring a preventable replacement of the Steering Gear and its Components.

    Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (1) - Install

  3. NOTE:

    The 2 right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) are to be tightened with the vehicle at ride height.

  4. Loosely install the 2 right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2).
  5. GM5319908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (1) - Install

  6. NOTE:

    The 2 left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) are to be tightened with the vehicle at ride height.

  7. Loosely install the 2 left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2).
  8. GM5449520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Install and tighten the left and right side stabilizer shaft link nuts (1). Fastener Specifications 

  9. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. GM5359535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the vehicle at ride height, using a swivel socket, tighten the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (1). Fastener Specifications 

  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  13. GM5420502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Install

  14. Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  15. GM5396496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  16. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
  17. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  18. GM5396453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  19. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
  20. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  21. GM5396438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Install [2x]

  22. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
  23. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.