Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71)

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71)

Removal Procedure

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




3. Remove the link nut (1) at the lower control arm.
4. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball stud, remove the link nut (2) at the stabilizer shaft.




5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm and stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the stabilizer shaft link into the lower control arm and the stabilizer shaft.




2. Hand tighten the lower link nut (1) at the lower control arm.
3. Hand tighten the link nut at the stabilizer shaft (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Using the proper size wrench to hold the link ball stud, tighten the link nut to 44 Nm (32 lb ft).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair
6. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.