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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 285 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Placing Insulators On Stabilizer Shaft
    GM793301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: Insulators & Stabilizer Shaft
    GM793300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Install the clamps over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install insulator clamp bolts.

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

  6. Support the lower control arms at curb height.
  7. Perform the following procedure before installing the bolts.
    • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489).
    8. Fig 3: Link Bolts & Link Assemblies
    GM793299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the link assemblies.
  9. Install the link bolts.
    10. NOTE: To avoid stabilizer shaft damage due to loss of clamp load, the threads of the link bolt must protrude 2 to 4 threads above the link nut after the specified torque is achieved.
  10. Install the nuts to the link bolt assemblies.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 14 N.m (10 lb ft). Continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.

  11. Install the engine protections shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.