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Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement ZQ8, Z85

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 1892553  Size: SH
  4. Using the proper size wrench, hold the link ball stud while removing the link nut.
  5. Remove the retaining nut from the stabilizer shaft and the lower control arm.

  6. Object Number: 1892551  Size: MH
  7. Remove the stabilizer link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1892551  Size: MH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link on the lower control arm and stabilizer shaft.

  2. Object Number: 1892553  Size: SH
  3. Hand tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball joint, tighten the link nut to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Z71

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 1892559  Size: MH
  4. Remove the link nut (1) at the lower control arm.
  5. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball stud, remove the link nut (2) at the stabilizer shaft.

  6. Object Number: 1892554  Size: SH
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm and stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1892554  Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link into the lower control arm and the stabilizer shaft.

  2. Object Number: 1892559  Size: MH
  3. Hand tighten the lower link nut (1) at the lower control arm.
  4. Hand tighten the link nut at the stabilizer shaft (2).
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball stud, tighten the link nut to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.