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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bolts And Brackets
    GM742989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (3) to the stabilizer shaft. Install the insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
    3. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets (2) and mounting bolts (1).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link To Stabilizer Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GM742983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Apply threadlocker 242 or equivalent to the threads of the stabilizer shaft link.
  4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the link nuts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Identifying ABS Sensor Wiring Harness At The Stabilizer Shaft Links
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  6. Connect the ABS sensor wiring harness to the stabilizer links.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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