Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Ring Plastic Inserts

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IMPORTANT: Failure to install the stabilizer bar bushing ring properly on the stabilizer bar may result in stabilizer bar bushing failure and excessive stabilizer bar lateral movement. Stabilizer bar bushing ring must be installed in correct place on the stabilizer bar.

Install the metal stabilizer bar bushing ring metal coupling onto the stabilizer bar.
Install the stabilizer bar bushing ring plastic inserts onto the stabilizer bar assembly between the scribed marks.

Fig 2: Stabilizer Bushing Ring & Stabilizer Bar

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IMPORTANT: The stabilizer bar bushing ring must be compressed tight enough so the stabilizer bar bushing plastic inserts do not move.

Verify that the stabilizer bushing ring is in the correct location on the stabilizer bar and does not move.
Using the J-45646 compress the stabilizer bar bushing ring and stabilizer bar bushing ring plastic inserts together. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamps, Bushings & Bolts

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Install the stabilizer bar bushings.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the stabilizer bar clamps.
Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer bar clamp-to-frame bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link

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IMPORTANT: Hold the ball stud from turning when installing the nut. The boot can become torn and damaged if the ball stud turns.

Install the left side stabilizer bar-to-link-nut and tighten the nut.
Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer bar-to-link-nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle from the hoist.