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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1057 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft
    GM144023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe Replacement (RPO LD8) .
    3. Fig 2: View of Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Brackets, Bolts, and Insulators
    GM155689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosely install the following components:
    1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
    2. The stabilizer shaft insulator brackets
    3. The stabilizer shaft bracket bolts
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View of Left Tie Rod and Steering Knuckle
    GM470669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the left tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckle.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Tighten the following components.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    • Tighten the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 200 degrees.

  7. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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