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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts (1). Hand tighten the bolts.
  3. Install the front mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  4. Install the center mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  5. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  6. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember.
    1. Tighten the left rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
    2. Tighten the right rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
    3. Tighten the left front bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
    4. Tighten the right front bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
    5. Tighten the center bolts to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
    6. Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 66 N.m (49 ft lbs).
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft links (6).
  8. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft.
  9. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
  10. Lower the vehicle.