GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 65328 Size: SH
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps, bolts and nuts retaining the shaft to the crossmember.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 65328 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps to the stabilizer shaft and the crossmember.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 65 N·m (49 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 N·m (53 lb ft).

  4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.