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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the retainers and the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt. Position the parts correctly.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control arm hole. Stack the parts in the following order:
    1. 2.1 The grommet
    2. 2.2 The retainer
    3. 2.3 The spacer
    4. 2.4 The retainer
    5. 2.5 The grommet
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the upper control arm hole.
  4. Install the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
  5. Install the retainers to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to the stabilizer shaft link bolt until the nut meet the end of the bolt threads.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Link
    G01467625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.