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Front Suspension




Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the nuts from the link bolt assemblies.
3. Remove the link bolts.
4. Remove the link assemblies.

Installation Procedure




1. Support the lower control arms at curb height.
2. 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).

3. Install the link assemblies.
4. Install the link bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the nuts to the link bolt assembly.

Tighten the nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.