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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (3) to the stabilizer shaft. Install the insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing rearward.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

    Important:  Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets (2) and mounting bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Insulators
    G02085692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Apply threadlocker 242 or equivalent to the threads of the stabilizer shaft link.

  4. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the link nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bracket bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
      Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
      G02085693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the ABS sensor wiring harness to the stabilizer links.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: ABS Sensor Wiring Harness
    G02085694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.