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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets to the rear axle.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft
    G01455510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice on page P-9 in Cautions and Notices.

    Important:  When tightening the lower link nut verify that the inner jam nut bottoms out on the ball stud.

  5. 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).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut To Ball Stud
    G01455511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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