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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Links & Stabilizer Shaft
    GM731629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Links & Stabilizer Shaft
    GM744889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Hand tighten only.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts.

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

  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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