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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft. Ensure that the slit in the insulator faces forward.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets to the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
    Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut (Right Hand)
    G01646198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FLEX DECOUPLER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and nut (left hand).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts and the nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut (Left Hand)
    G01646199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (AWD)  .
  7. Install the idler arms to the frame.
  8. Install the idler arm mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the idler arm mounting bolts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Idler Arm Mounting Bolts
    G01646200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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