Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, U-Bolts, Nuts & Axle

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to the axle (3) (if necessary).
Install the stabilizer shaft clamps, the U-bolts (2), and the nuts (4) (if necessary).
Do not torque the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts at this time.
Place the axle under the vehicle.
Raise the axle to the springs with the aid of a hydraulic assist.
Align the axle with the springs.

Fig 2: View Of U-Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the spacers, the anchor plates and the U-bolts.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the washers if equipped and the nuts to the U-bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts in a criss cross pattern to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link, Bolt & Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame (1) (if necessary).
Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt (5) and the nut (3) (if necessary).
Tighten:
1. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
2. Tighten the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) .

Fig 4: View Of Brake Pipe Fitting Bracket At Brake Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the brake pipe fitting brackets.
Install the brake pipe fitting bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Brake Pipe

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the brake pipe.
Install the brake pipe bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig 6: View Of Junction Block

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the brake pipe junction block.
Install the brake pipe junction block bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the brake pipe junction block bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Connect the park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JD9) and Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JD9) .

Fig 7: View Of Vent Hose From Top Of Rear Axle

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Connect the vent hose (1) to the axle vent fitting.

Fig 8: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mount

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the shock absorbers to the lower mount bracket.
Install the shock absorber bolts and the nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the shock absorber nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the propeller shaft (3) to the pinion yoke (4).
Align the reference marks made during removal.
Install the propeller shaft yoke retaining clamps (2) and the bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the yoke retaining clamp bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) .
Remove the jack and utility stands.
Lower the vehicle.