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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM4193672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Stabilizer Shaft (1) - Install

  2. GM4193661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)

  3. GM4193654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    NOTE:

    Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads on the shaft. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation of the nut.

    Apply GM specified threadlocker or industry equivalent to the rear stabilizer shaft link bolt threads. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

  4. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (2) @Left Side - Install a NEW bolt.
  5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) @Left Side - Install

    Tighten the Bolt

    1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (45-60 degrees)
  6. GM4193649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads on the shaft. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation of the nut.

    Apply GM specified threadlocker or industry equivalent to the rear stabilizer shaft link bolt threads. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

  7. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (2) @Right Side - Install a NEW bolt.
  8. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) @Right Side - Install

    Tighten the Bolt

    1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: (45-60 degrees)
  9. Lower the vehicle.