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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 793299  Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts from the link bolt assemblies.
  4. Remove the link bolts.
  5. Remove the link assemblies.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 793299  Size: SH
  1. Support the lower control arms at curb height.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts:
  3. • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
  4. Install the link assemblies.
  5. Install the link bolts.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    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 link nut after the specified torque is achieved.

  7. Install the nuts to the link bolt assemblies.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 14 N·m (10 lb ft). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.

  9. Lower the vehicle.