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Suspension - Revised Stabilizer Link Service/Torque

Bulletin No.: 05-03-08-006

Date: April 12, 2005

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications

Models:
1999-2005 Chevrolet and GMC Full Size Pickup and Utility Models
2003-2005 HUMMER H2

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

The following revision affects both the Fastener Tightening Specifications and the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement procedure.

Pickup and Utility Models : Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Continue tightening the nut until 2 to 4 threads protrude above the nut.

H2 : Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 14 Nm (124 lb in)

Continue tightening the nut until 2 to 4 threads protrude above the nut.

The following Notice has been added to the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement procedure.

Note:
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 nut after the specified torque is achieved.





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