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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 327880 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Apply paint to the stabilizer shaft in order to mark the location of the insulators on the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the following components from the stabilizer shaft:
    5. • The 4 nuts
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft links
  5. Remove the following components:
    6. • The 2 nuts (4, 6)
    • The front suspension crossmember brace (5)
  6. Remove the following components from the stabilizer shaft (10):
    7. • The 2 bolts (1, 9)
    • The 2 nuts (2, 8)
    • The 2 studs (3, 7)
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (10) from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the 2 stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 327880 Size: SH

    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.

    Important: If you are replacing the stabilizer shaft, copy the paint marks from the old shaft to the new shaft. Align the stabilizer shaft insulators with the paint lines on the stabilizer shaft in order to center the stabilizer shaft.

  1. Install the following components to the vehicle:
    2. • The stabilizer shaft (10)
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
    • The 2 nuts (2, 8)
    • The 2 studs (3, 7)
    • The 2 bolts (1, 9)

    Tighten

    1. Tighten the 2 nuts (2, 8) to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the 2 studs (3, 7) to 147 N·m (109 lb ft).
  2. Install the following components to the vehicle:
    3. • The front suspension crossmember brace (5)
    • The 2 nuts (4, 6)

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 nuts (4, 6) to 69 N·m (51 lb ft).

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the left side of the stabilizer shaft. Secure the link to the shaft with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the left front control arm. Secure the link to the control arm with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the right side of the stabilizer shaft. Secure the link to the shaft with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the right front control arm. Secure the link to the control arm with the nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
  7. Install the front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on the vehicle's tires.

  9. Raise the vehicle on a drive-on lift or on an alignment rack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Push down the front bumper 3 times in order to stabilize the suspension.
  11. Torque the 2 bolts (1, 9) that secure the clamp to the vehicle.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts (1, 9) to 225 N·m (167 lb ft).

  12. Use a 5 mm hex wrench in order to hold the upper left stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the nut that secures the stabilizer shaft to the link.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  13. Use a 5 mm hex wrench in order to hold the lower left stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the nut that secures the link to the front control arm.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  14. Use a 5 mm hex wrench in order to hold the upper right stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the nut that secures the stabilizer shaft to the link.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  15. Use a 5 mm hex wrench in order to hold the lower right stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the nut that secures the link to the front control arm.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

  16. Lower the vehicle.