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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Illustrating Stabilizer Shaft
    GM449086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Front Suspension Crossmember Fasteners
    GM449077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the front suspension crossmember rear mounting bolts (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4). Hand tighten the bolts.
  3. Install the front suspension crossmember front mounting bolts (5) to the front suspension crossmember (4).

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the front crossmember bolts to 245 N.m (180 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the control arm body bolts to 245 N.m (180 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the rear crossmember bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft to Suspension Crossmember
    GM449028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the clamps (2) and the bolts (1) to the stabilizer shaft (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).

  5. Install the power steering line bracket to the front suspension crossmember.
    6. Fig 4: View of Transmission Mount
    GM174606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the bolt (1) to the rear transmission mount (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: View Of Outer Tie Rods And Steering Knuckles
    GM441937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the tie rods (4) to the steering knuckles (6). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  9. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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