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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 918 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (2500)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500)
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Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link (2500/3500)
GM1869537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500)

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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) , Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500) .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500) , Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (2500) .
1 Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
  2. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolt.

Tighten 
23 N.m (17 lb ft)
2 Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Qty: 4)
3 Front Stabilizer Shaft Washer (Qty: 2)
4 Front Stabilizer Shaft Spacer
5 Front Stabilizer Shaft Washer
6 Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt
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.
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  • • 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.