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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  2. Fig 1: Installing The Stabilizer Shaft (15/25 Series)
    GM582397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets to the rear axle.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing The Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolts (15/25 Series)
    GM613612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: When tightening the lower link nut verify that the inner jam nut bottoms out on the ball stud.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link nut to the ball stud.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the ball stud to stabilizer shaft nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the insulator bracket bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.