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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Tracker - 2WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 464633 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Using paint, place match marks (3) on the stabilizer shaft next to the insulators (2).

    3. Object Number: 464484 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 4 stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (7) and the two brackets (6).
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts (1), washers (2,10), and bushings (3,11).
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) with the links (9).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts (8) and the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 464633 Size: SH

    Important: For correct installation of a new stabilizer shaft, place paint match marks on the new stabilizer shaft in the same locations as on the old stabilizer shaft. Align the paint match marks (3) on the new stabilizer shaft with the stabilizer shaft insulators (2).

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators (2) to the stabilizer shaft.

    2. Object Number: 464484 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT tighten the nuts and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and tires before tightening the nuts and bolts.

  2. Install the two stabilizer shaft links (9) to the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with two nuts (8).
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft links (9) to the control arm (4) using stabilizer shaft link bushings (3,11), washers (2,10) and nuts (1).
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft (5). Secure with the 2 brackets (6) and the 4 bolts (7).
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. 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.

  6. Ensure that the stabilizer shaft is centered, side-to-side. Verify that the stabilizer shaft links are set at a neutral position, as seen from above.

    7. Tighten

        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (1) to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts (8) to 50 N·m (36.5 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (7) to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).