Front Suspension

The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB 05-03-08-006.

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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install insulator clamp bolts.

Tighten
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 PIN 12345382 (Canadian PIN 10953489).

8. Install the link assemblies.
9. Install the link bolts.
10. Install the nuts to the link bolt assemblies.

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

11. Ensure that the threads of the link bolt protrude 2 to 4 threads above the link nut.
12. Install the engine protections shield.
13. Lower the vehicle.