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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 391 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The stabilizer shaft must be installed with the bend down and away from the engine. If the stabilizer shaft is installed improperly, contact between the stabilizer shaft and oil filter may occur.
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator, Insulator Clamp & Mounting Bolts
    GM1257519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle, with the bend down and away from the engine. There may be a label on the shaft. If so, it should be on the LH side.
  2. If equipped with a LL8 6 cylinder engine, do the following:
    • Lower the engine.
      • NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    • Install the engine mounting nuts-to-frame bracket.

      Tighten:  Tighten the engine mount nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

      • Fig 2: View Of Wood Block Between Engine Oil Pan & Pole Jack
      GM756187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    • Remove the block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
    • Remove the jackstand from underneath the oil pan.
    • Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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