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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement RWD

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 178933 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut.
  3. Remove the retainer and insulator from the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt, retainers, insulators, and stabilizer shaft link by pulling the bolt down through the stabilizer shaft and lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 178933 Size: SH
  1. Install the retainer and the insulator to the stabilizer shaft link bolt. Position the parts correctly.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control arm hole.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link retainers, insulators, and stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
  4. Insert the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the stabilizer shaft and install the stabilizer shaft link insulator and retainer.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolts through the stabilizer shaft.
  6. Install the insulators and retainers to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.

    7. 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.

  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement AWD

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 165006 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
    4. 3.1. Pull the stabilizer shaft link bolt up through the retainers, the insulators, and the link spacer.
    3.2. These components will come free, along with the end of the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 165006 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link insulator to the stabilizer shaft link bolt and insert the stabilizer shaft link bolt down through the stabilizer shaft.
  2. Install stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft link bolt and insert the stabilizer shaft link bolt down through the lower control arm.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the stabilizer link insulator and stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.