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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 577 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (4WD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft. Face the slit in the stabilizer shaft insulator forward.
Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame and to the lower control arm.
Install the stabilizer shaft brackets over the stabilizer shaft insulators.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (RWD) or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.