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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Shaft
    GM4093209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install Front Stabilizer Shaft (1)
  2. Fig 2: Right Side Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp And Nuts
    GM4093201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Use caution when removing components surrounding the Steering Gear Boots. Avoid tool contact with the steering gear boot and clamps. Damage to the steering gear boot may lead to dirt and water contamination in the steering gear rack and components requiring a preventable replacement of the Steering Gear and its Components.

  3. Using a swivel socket, install the right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp (2) and nuts (1) and tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  4. Fig 3: Left Side Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp And Nuts
    GM4093204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Use caution when removing components surrounding the Steering Gear Boots. Avoid tool contact with the steering gear boot and clamps. Damage to the steering gear boot may lead to dirt and water contamination in the steering gear rack and components requiring a preventable replacement of the Steering Gear and its Components.

  5. Using a swivel socket, install the left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp (2) and nuts (1) and tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  6. Fig 4: Engine Mount Vacuum Tank
    GM4093194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install Engine Mount Vacuum Tank (1). Refer to Engine Mount Vacuum Tank Replacement
  8. Fig 5: Front Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4093187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (1) (Qty: 2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (V-Series) 
  10. Fig 6: Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector
    GM4093185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector (1). Refer to Front Brake Rotor Cooling Duct Deflector Replacement
  12. Fig 7: Front Cradle Shear Plate
    GM4093182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install Front Cradle Shear Plate (1). Refer to Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V Series)
  14. Fig 8: Front Compartment Air Deflector
    GM4093180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install Front Compartment Air Deflector (1). Refer to Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (V Series)
  16. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)