Stabilizer Shaft Link Bracket Replacement for Chevrolet Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 1999

Stabilizer Shaft Link Bracket Replacement C3500HD

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the vehicle's rear wheels.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Loosen the lower nut at the stabilizer shaft.
5. Remove the following components connecting the stabilizer shaft to the front axle:

•

The nut

•	The washers

•	The insulators

6. Pivot the stabilizer shaft out of the way to allow access to the bracket.
7. Remove the following components from the front axle:

7.1.

The nuts

7.2.	The washers

7.3.	The insulator

8. Remove the bracket from the front axle.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket to the front axle.
2. Install the following components to the front axle stabilizer bracket:

2.1.	The insulator

2.2.	The washers

2.3.

The nuts

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.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket nuts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

3. Align the stabilizer shaft stud with the stabilizer bracket hole.
4. Install the following components:

Important: Install the shaft mounting stud from the outside of the bracket.

4.1.	The insulators

4.2.	The washers

4.3.

The nut

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft nut to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the blocks from the wheels.