GM 10385580
Stabilizer Link

Before beginning sway bar link replacement in the rear suspension of the 15/25 Series vehicles you must raise and support the vehicle. Start by removing the sway bar link bolt from the frame bracket followed by its nut before moving on to removing the ball stud sway bar link nut. Finish by removing the sway bar link. When replacing the vehicle's sway bar link first begin by installing the sway bar link before tightening the lower link nut until the inner jam nut touches the ball stud. Place the sway bar link nut to the ball stud but follow the Fastener Notice instructions listed in Cautions and Notices. After positioning the sway bar link nut and bolt to the frame bracket, tighten the link to bracket nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) and secure the ball stud to sway bar nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.

The first step to replace the sway bar link involves raising the vehicle for support. Start by removing the sway bar nut at the link bolt before proceeding to the sway bar link bolt and finishing with removal of the sway bar link insulators and spacers. Check all components for both wear and possible damage during inspection. Place the sway bar link insulators and spacers in the correct positions for installation purposes. Make sure to eliminate all residue from the previous adhesive before you install the sway bar link bolts and then apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE #242 onto the threaded sections of the bolts. Begin installation of the sway bar link bolts and afterward mount the sway bar nut onto the link bolt before tightening it to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) with at least 2-4 threads showing outside the nut. The process concludes by eliminating safety stands before lowering the automobile to the ground.

A technician should start by lifting the vehicle while maintaining it in position to begin replacing the rear sway bar link. Begin the installation by removing the sway bar link nut and bolt that secure the frame bracket before extracting the sway bar link nut from the ball stud then the sway bar link. During sway bar link installation you should start with mounting this component then tighten the lower link nut until the inner jam nut touches the ball stud bottom. The sway bar link nut must be installed to the ball stud after performing the required steps according to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Quality installation requires a final step to add and secure the sway bar link nut and bolt between the frame bracket while torqueing the link to frame bracket nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) and the ball stud to sway bar nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.). The vehicle then needs to be lowered to floor.

First raise the vehicle to work on the sway bar link in the rear suspension of the 35 series. Disassemble the frame sway bar link nut along with the sway bar link nut from the sway bar. Place the sway bar link on both the frame and sway bar before tightening the retaining nuts into place. Tighten both sway bar link fasteners according to specified torque limits. The first fastener must reach 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) while the second fastener requires 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.). Perform vehicle lowering procedure while following instructions in the Fastener Notice of Service Precautions.

To change the sway bar link for the 35 Series, first lift the vehicle and provide support. Remove the sway bar link nut from the frame and the sway bar link nut from the sway bar. Then, attach the sway bar link to the frame and sway bar, fastening it with the retaining nuts. Torque the sway bar link bolt to the frame to 70 ft. lbs. and the sway bar link to the sway bar to 107 ft. lbs. to 95 Nm. Finally, lower the vehicle.

Before replacing the sway bar link start by lifting and supporting the vehicle. Lift the vehicle above floor level to begin replacement of the sway bar link. Start by adjusting the sway bar nut on the link bolt then loosen the sway bar link bolt after removing sway bar link insulators along with spacers from their position. Look for damage or wear on every component. Reinstall sway bar link insulators and spacers before installing the sway bar link bolts. The sway bar nut requires torquing against the link bolt until it extends two to four threads beyond the nut surface. The vehicle needs its safety supports removed before lowering it to the ground.

The first step to change the sway bar link begins with vehicle suspension. The procedure starts by removing the sway bar nut from the link bolt then moving on to extract the sway bar link bolt and finally removing the sway bar link insulators and spacers. The inspection must include examination of all parts for signs of damage and wear. You should start installation by positioning the sway bar link insulators and spacers before setting the sway bar link bolts. Tighten the sway bar nut on the link bolt up to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) before it reaches a point where 2-4 threads extend above the nut. End the process by taking out the safety stands then lowering the vehicle.

Before beginning sway bar link replacement in the rear suspension of the 15/25 Series vehicles you must raise and support the vehicle. Start by removing the sway bar link bolt from the frame bracket followed by its nut before moving on to removing the ball stud sway bar link nut. Finish by removing the sway bar link. When replacing the vehicle's sway bar link first begin by installing the sway bar link before tightening the lower link nut until the inner jam nut touches the ball stud. Place the sway bar link nut to the ball stud but follow the Fastener Notice instructions listed in Cautions and Notices. After positioning the sway bar link nut and bolt to the frame bracket, tighten the link to bracket nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) and secure the ball stud to sway bar nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.

The stabilization process requires lifting up and supporting the motor vehicle as the first step. First remove the sway bar link nut from the link bolt and then take out both the sway bar link bolt and sway bar link insulators with their spacers. A thorough examination should be conducted to check for damage in all parts. The installation process starts by repositioning both sway bar link insulators and spacers. Before bolting the sway bar link to its place you must first clean away all original adhesive residues then apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 between the threads of each bolt. Mount the sway bar link bolts as the next step before fastening the sway bar link nut to the link bolt with a torque of 10 N.m (89 lb in) while allowing 2-4 threads to appear beyond the nut. The sway bar stays safe when clamp load loss happens because the link bolt threads should stick out by 2 to 4 threading above the link nut following torque completion. End the procedure by taking out safety stands before lowering the vehicle.

Start the process of sway bar link replacement for the rear suspension of the 15/25 Series by first raising and supporting the vehicle. Begin the repair by taking out the sway bar link nut and bolt which mount to the frame bracket and then disengage the sway bar link before unscrewing the ball stud nut. The new sway bar link goes in position first and you must tighten the ball stud nut until the inner jam nut reaches the ball stud end. Bind the sway bar link nut and bolt to the frame bracket after supporting the vehicle. The nuts linking the frame bracket to the link and the ball stud to the sway bar require a torque of 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.). Finally, lower the vehicle.

Remove the stabilizer shaft nut from the link bolt, followed by the stabilizer shaft link bolt, and then take out the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers.

Ensure all traces of the original adhesive patch are removed and apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolts.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut and bolt from the frame bracket, followed by the stabilizer shaft link nut from the ball stud.

65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).

Ensure all traces of the original adhesive patch are removed and apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolts.

Remove the stabilizer shaft nut from the link bolt, followed by the stabilizer shaft link bolt, and then take out the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers.

Remove the stabilizer shaft nut from the link bolt, followed by the stabilizer shaft link bolt, and then take out the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers.

Place the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers back in position.