Front Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Remove the nuts from the link bolt assemblies.
3. Remove the link bolts.
4. Remove the link assemblies.
5. Remove the engine protection shield.




6. Remove the insulator clamp bolts.
7. Remove the clamps.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
9. Remove the insulators.
10. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.




2. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft.
4. Install the clamps over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install insulator clamp bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Support the lower control arms at curb height.
7. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.

* Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
* Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
* Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).




8. Install the link assemblies.
9. Install the link bolts.

Notice: To avoid stabilizer shaft damage due to loss of clamp load, the threads of the link bolt must protrude 2 to 4 threads above the link nut after the specified torque is achieved.

10. Install the nuts to the link bolt assemblies.

Tighten the nut to 14 N.m (124 lb in). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.

11. Install the engine protections shield.
12. Lower the vehicle.