Installation Procedure Chevrolet Avalanche I

Installation Procedure

Important: Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.

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Scheme 4

1. Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).
2. Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
3. Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(/chevrolet/avalanche/i-2001-2006/remont/oem-general-information/#gm-vehicles-cautions-notices__fastener-notice) in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install insulator bracket bolts (3). Tighten Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft), 15 series. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (39 lb ft), 25/35 series.
5. Install the stabilizer links. Refer to «STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT»(/chevrolet/avalanche/i-2001-2006/remont/suspension-front/#front-suspension-system) .
6. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Tighten Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
8. Remove the safety stands
9. Lower the vehicle.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(/chevrolet/avalanche/i-2001-2006/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-and-lifting-avalanche__lifting-and-jacking-the-vehicle) in General Information.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft nut (1) from the link bolt.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt (3).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers (2).
5. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Scheme 6

1. Install the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers (2).
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the stabilizer link bolts. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. Apply Threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolts.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft link bolts (3). NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(/chevrolet/avalanche/i-2001-2006/remont/oem-general-information/#gm-vehicles-cautions-notices__fastener-notice) in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the stabilizer shaft nut (1) to the link bolt. Tighten Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Remove the safety stands
6. Lower the vehicle.