Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the axle (3) (if necessary).
Install the stabilizer shaft clamps, the U-bolts (2), and the nuts (4) (if necessary).
Do not torque the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts at this time.
Place the axle under the vehicle.
Raise the axle to the springs with the aid of a hydraulic assist.
Align the axle with the springs.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft & U-Bolts Nuts & Axle U-Bolts

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Install the spacers, the anchor plates and the U-bolts.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the washers if equipped and the nuts to the U-bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts in a criss cross pattern to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

Fig 2: Spacers, Anchor Plates & U-Bolts
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Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame (1) (if necessary).
Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt (5) and the nut (3) (if necessary).
Tighten
1. 8.1. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
2. 8.2. Tighten the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
Install the brake calipers. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER .

Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt, Frame & Nut

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Install the brake pipe fitting brackets.
Install the brake pipe fitting bracket bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 4: Brake Pipe Fitting Bracket & Bolts
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Install the brake pipe.
Install the brake pipe bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 5: Brake Pipe & Bolts

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Install the brake pipe junction block.
Install the brake pipe junction block bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the brake pipe junction block bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Connect the park brake cables. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE .

Fig 6: Brake Pipe Junction Block & Bolt
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Connect the vent hose (1) to the axle vent fitting.

Fig 7: Vent Hose
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Install the shock absorbers to the lower mount bracket.
Install the shock absorber bolts and the nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the shock absorbers nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 8: Shock Absorbers, Lower Mount Bracket, Bolts & Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft (3) to the pinion yoke (4). Align the reference marks made during removal.
Install the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamps (2) and the bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the yoke retaining clamp bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
Remove the jack and utility stands.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 9: Propeller Shaft, Pinion Yoke, Retaining Clamps & Bolts

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