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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement GNE


Object Number: 2018667  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

1

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Fastener (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft) + 30 degrees

2

Stabilizer Shaft Bracket

3

Stabilizer Shaft

Procedure

Replace insulator if necessary.

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement GNC

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
  4. Remove the fasteners from the trailing arm to body. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement.
  5. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
  6. Remove the park brake cables from the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.
  7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake calliper. Refer to LINK.
  8. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
  9. Support and secure adjustable jack stands to the rear support.
  10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.
  11. Remove the mounting bolts for the support. Refer to Support Replacement.

  12. Object Number: 2013226  Size: SH
  13. Lower the support enough to gain access to the rear stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts.
  14. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2).

  15. Object Number: 2018660  Size: SH
  16. Remove the stabilizer shaft bolts (1).

  17. Object Number: 2018661  Size: SH
  18. Remove the stabilizer shaft assembly (4) from the support (5).

Installation Procedure

  1. Load the suspension with the proper jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.

  2. Object Number: 2018661  Size: SH
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft (4) on the support (5).
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the clamp bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 2018660  Size: SH
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to stabilizer shaft link (2) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
  8. Raise the rear support back into position.

  9. Object Number: 2013226  Size: SH
  10. Install the rear support bolts (1). Refer to Support Replacement.
  11. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
  12. Install the rear brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
  13. Install the fasteners from the trailing arm to body. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement.
  14. Install the rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
  15. Remove the adjustable jack stands from the rear support.
  16. Install the park brake cables on the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.
  17. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
  18. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  19. Lower the vehicle.