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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 GMC P42 Commercial Chassis 🢒 General Information 🢒 Maintenance and Lubrication 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Independent

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 175282 Size: SH
  3. Remove the clamp from the following components:
    4. • The frame bolts (7)
    • The nuts (9)
    • The washers
  4. Remove the clamp (8).
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) from the frame.
  6. Remove the clamp from the following components:
    7. • The control arm bolts (2)
    • The nuts (3)
    • The washers
  7. Remove the clamp (1).
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) from the lower control arm.
  9. Remove the bushings (6).
    10. • Inspect the bushings for excessive wear, deterioration, or other damage.
    • Replace the bushings as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 175282 Size: SH
  1. Install the bushings (6) to the stabilizer shaft (5).
    2. • The slit in the insulator should face forward.
    • Use rubber lubricant in order to ease installation.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft (5) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the clamps (8) to the frame.
  4. Install the following components:
    5. • The bolts (7)
    • The washers
    • The nuts (9)
  5. Install the clamps (1) to the control arm.

    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. Install the following components:
    7. • The bolts (2)
    • The washers
    • The nuts (3)

    Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement I-Beam

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 6627-A Tie Rod Remover

  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 175318 Size: MH
  3. Remove the nut (3) and the washer (2).

    4. Object Number: 175303 Size: SH
  4. Separate the stabilizer shaft (10) from the stabilizer link (1). Use the J 6627-A in order to separate the stabilizer link from the stabilizer end.

    5. Object Number: 175318 Size: MH
  5. Remove the following components:
    6. • The nuts (13)
    • The bolts (8)
    • The clamps (9)
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (10) from the frame.
  7. Remove the insulator (11) from the stabilizer shaft.
  8. Remove the following components:
    9. • The nut (6)
    • The retainer (5)
    • The insulator (7)
  9. Remove the stabilizer link (1) from the front axle (4). Pull the link from the axle. Another insulator and retainer will come off of the link.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 175318 Size: MH
  1. Connect the stabilizer link (1) to the front axle (4). Slide a retainer (5) and an insulator (7) onto the link. Insert the link into the proper hole in the front axle.

    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 following componets:
    3. • The insulator (7)
    • The retainer (5)
    • The nut (6)

    Tighten
    Tighten the nut until the distance between each retainer is 52.8 mm (2.08 in).

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft (10) to the frame.
  4. Install the insulators (11) onto the stabilizer shaft.
  5. Install the following components:
    6. • The clamps (9)
    • The bolts (8)
    • The nuts (13)

    Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

  6. Connect the stabilizer shaft (10) to the stabilizer link (1).
  7. Install the washer (2) and the nut (3).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).

  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.