Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: 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.

Insert the stabilizer shaft to the left side of the vehicle.
NOTE: 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.
Loosely install the stabilizer shaft link at the control arm.
Install the insulators on to the stabilizer bar.

Fig 1: Insulators
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Connect the insulator clamps to the frame.
Tighten:

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

Fig 2: Insulator Clamps To The Frame
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Raise the frame into position while you guide the steering shaft onto the gear.
Install the new frame-to-body attaching bolts.
Remove the jackstand.
Install the pinch bolt and tighten. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the left tire and wheel assembly.
Lower the vehicle.
Support the weight of the vehicle by the control arms.
Tighten the stabilizer link nut.
Tighten:

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