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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Assembly
    G01580033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts. Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember.
  4. Install the front mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link
    G01580034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the center mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  6. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
    1. 6.1. Tighten the left rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
    2. 6.2. Tighten the right rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
    3. 6.3. Tighten the left front bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
    4. 6.4. Tighten the right front bolt to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
    5. 6.5. Tighten the center bolts to 110 N.m (71 lb ft).
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft links (6). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  8. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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