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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the rear suspension support.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (3) and hand tighten the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 1: Installing Insulator Brackets, Bolts Removed And Stabilizer Shaft
    G01757236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the right and left stabilizer shaft link nuts to the stabilizer shaft links (1).

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
  4. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Right/Left Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts To Stabilizer Shaft Links
    G01757237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.