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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 214 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps (3) from the stabilizer shaft insulator (2) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).
  4. Lower the stabilizer shaft (5) and remove the stabilizer shaft insulator (2) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamps Mounting Bolts, Insulator Clamps And Shaft Insulator (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW)
    G01269651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The stabilizer shaft insulator stud may come out of the frame when removing stabilizer shaft insulator mounting nuts.

  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps nuts (3) and/or studs (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (4) (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  7. Lower the stabilizer shaft (2) and remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (5) (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  8. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamps Nuts, Studs And Shaft Insulators (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series)
    G01269652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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