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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts (1). Hand tighten the bolts.
- Install the front mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
- Install the center mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
- Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
- Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember.
- Tighten the left rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
- Tighten the right rear bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
- Tighten the left front bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
- Tighten the right front bolt to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
- Tighten the center bolts to 110 N.m (71 ft lbs).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 66 N.m (49 ft lbs).
- Install the stabilizer shaft links (6).
- Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft.
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
- Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.