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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

  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.

    Important: There are two designs of stabilizer bar links. Use the following to identify the designs:

       • The early design is identified by the stabilizer link bolt threads protruding 2-4 threads beyond the stabilizer shafts extruded nut.
       • The new design is identified by the stabilizer link bolt threads protruding well beyond the stabilizer shafts keps nut (with washer attached.

  7. Install the nuts to the link bolt assembly.
  8. Tighten

        • Tighten the early design nut to 14 N·m (10 lb ft). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut
        • Tighten the new design nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  9. Lower the vehicle.