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Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  1. Insert the stabilizer shaft to the left side of the vehicle.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the stabilizer link nut at this time. The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the control arms such that you can obtain the vehicle design trim heights before tightening the link nut.
  2. Loosely install the stabilizer shaft link at the control arm.
    Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link At Control Arm
    G01569412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the insulators on to the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 2: Installing Insulators On To Stabilizer Bar
    G01569413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Connect the insulator clamps to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Fig 3: Installing Insulator Clamp Bolts & Clamps
    G01569414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  5. Raise the frame into position while you guide the steering shaft onto the gear.
  6. Install the new frame-to-body attaching bolts.
  7. Remove the jackstand.
  8. Install the pinch bolt and tighten. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  9. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Support the weight of the vehicle by the control arms.
  12. Tighten the stabilizer link nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

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