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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 474 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION 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 retainers and the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt. Position the parts correctly.
Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the lower control arm hole. Stack the parts in the following order:
1. 2.1 The grommet
2. 2.2 The retainer
3. 2.3 The spacer
4. 2.4 The retainer
5. 2.5 The grommet
Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt through the upper control arm hole.
Install the grommets to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
Install the retainers to the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to the stabilizer shaft link bolt until the nut meet the end of the bolt threads.
Tighten

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Link
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.