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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 GMC C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 202158 Size: LH
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the front wheels.
  3. Remove the following stabilizer clamp components from the stabilizer links:
    4. • The bolt nuts
    • The washers
    • The bolts (4)
    • The clamps (6)
  4. Remove the following stabilizer shaft (7) components from the stabilizer bracket/spring seats (3):
    5. • The bolt nut (9)
    • The washers
    • The bolts (8)
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (7) from the stabilizer bracket spring/seats (3).
  6. Inspect the stabilizer insulators (5) for wear and damage. Replace the stabilizer insulators if wear or damage is evident.
  7. Remove the stabilizer insulator from the stabilizer shaft.

    8. Object Number: 202541 Size: LH

    Important: If the stabilizer brackets require replacement, perform the next two steps.

  8. Remove the following components from the stabilizer bracket (4) and the stabilizer link (2):
    9. • The stabilizer link nuts (1)
    • The washers
    • The bolts (3)

    Object Number: 202546 Size: LH
  9. Remove the following components from the side member:
    10. • The stabilizer bracket nuts (3, 7)
    • The washers (4)
    • The bolts (1, 5)
    • The stabilizer bracket (2, 6)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 202546 Size: LH

    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 the stabilizer brackets require replacement, perform the first two steps.

  1. Install the following components to the side member:
    2. • The stabilizer bracket (2, 6)
    • The bolts (1, 5)
    • The washers (4)
    • The stabilizer bracket nuts (3, 7)

    Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 202541 Size: LH
  2. Install the following components:
    3. • The stabilizer link (2) to the stabilizer bracket (4)
    • The stabilizer link bolts (3)
    • The washers
    • The nuts (1)

    Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).

  3. Install the stabilizer insulator on the stabilizer shaft.

    4. Object Number: 202158 Size: LH
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft (7) to the stabilizer bracket/spring seats (3).
  5. Install the following components on the stabilizer shaft and the stabilizer bracket/spring seats:
    6. • The stabilizer shaft bolts (8)
    • The washers
    • The nuts (9)

    Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft nut to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).

  6. Install the following components on the stabilizer links:
    7. • The stabilizer clamps (6)
    • The bolts (4)
    • The washers
    • The nuts

    Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer clamp nut to 220 N·m (162 lb ft).