For 1990-2009 cars

## Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement GNE

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

1 | Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Fastener Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

#### Procedure

Install NEW bolts.

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft) + 30 degrees

2 | Stabilizer Shaft Bracket

#### Procedure

Replace one insulator at a time to ensure the right position and angle.

3 | Stabilizer Shaft Insulator

## Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement GNC

#### 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 rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
4. Remove the fasteners from the trailing arm to body. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement.
5. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
6. Remove the park brake cables from the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.
7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake calliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
8. Remove the lower shock absorber fasteners. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
9. Support and secure adjustable jack stands to the rear support.
10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.
11. Remove the mounting bolts for the support. Refer to Support Replacement.
12. Lower the support enough to gain access to the rear stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts.
13. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft Link (2).
14. Remove the bracket bolt (1), the bracket (2) and the insulator (3).

Note: Change one insulator at the time to ensure the right position and angle.

#### Installation Procedure

1. Install the insulator (3), the bracket (2), on the stabilizer shaft (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the clamp bolt (1) to 22 N·m(16 lb ft)

3. Install the stabilizer shaft (1) to stabilizer shaft link (2).

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft to stabilizer shaft link to 50 N·m(37 lb ft)

4. Raise the rear support back into position.
5. Install the rear support bolts (1). Refer to Support Replacement.
6. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
7. Install the rear brake callipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
8. Install the fasteners from the trailing arm to body. Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement
9. Install the rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
10. Remove the adjustable jack stands from the rear support.
11. Install the park brake cables on the trailing arms. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.
12. Install the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
13. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
14. Lower the vehicle.