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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 3273 Size: SH
  2. Remove the following parts from the stabilizer links:
    3. • The lower nuts
    • The washers
    • The bolts

    Object Number: 217833 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts from the U-bolts.
  4. Remove the following parts:
    5. • The U-bolts
    • The clamps
    • The insulators
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 217833 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the rear axle.
  2. Install the following parts:
    3. • The insulators
    • The clamps
    • The U-bolts

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the nuts to the U-bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer clamp U-bolt nuts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 3273 Size: SH
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft to the link mounting bolt.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft to the link nut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper link nut to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.