SMU - Revised Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Subject: | Revised Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications |
| Models: | 1999-2005 Chevrolet and GMC Full Size Pickup and Utility Models |
| 2003-2005 HUMMER H2 |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Procedure and Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
The following revision affects both the Fastener Tightening Specifications and the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement procedure.
Pickup and Utility Models : Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts -- 10 N·m (89 lb in)
Continue tightening the nut until 2 to 4 threads protrude above the nut.
H2 : Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts -- 14 N·m(124 lb in)
Continue tightening the nut until 2 to 4 threads protrude above the nut.
The following Notice has been added to the Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement procedure.
Notice: To avoid stabilizer shaft damage due to loss of clamp load, the threads of the link bolt must protrude 2 to 4 threads above the nut after the specified torque is achieved.
