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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2006 🢒 GMC Sierra Denali 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

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. Remove the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 309158 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 348364 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts (3).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket (2).
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (4).
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (1).
  9. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 348364 Size: SH

    Important: Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.

  1. Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
  3. Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install insulator bracket bolts (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 309158 Size: SH
  6. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Remove the safety stands
  9. Lower the vehicle.