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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link and the washer to the lower control arm.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm retaining nut.
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut
    GM1277724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM1277170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
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