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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle from the right side of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft
    G01499512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (4) and brackets. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft bolts.

    Tighten  Tighten the stabilizer shaft bolts to 48N-m(35lb ft).

  4. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Install the tires and wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Insulators
    G01499513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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