Chevrolet Trax: Stabilizer shaft replacement

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
4. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore) .
5. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
7. Disconnect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
8. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
9. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .

Fig. 1: Exhaust Pipe Insulators

10. Remove the exhaust front pipe insulators (1).

Fig. 2: Front Suspension Frame

11. Using a suitable support, support the cross member area of the drivetrain and front suspension frame (1).
12. Partially release the drivetrain and the front suspension frame front bolts and remove the frame rear bolts.

    Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle) .

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the front bumper fascia in this procedure.

13. Partially lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame in order to gain clearance for the stabilizer shaft.

Fig. 3: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts

14. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (1).

Fig. 4: Stabilizer Shaft

15. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the drivetrain and front suspension frame.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 5: Stabilizer Shaft

1. Position the stabilizer shaft (1) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame.

Fig. 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig. 7: Front Suspension Frame

3. Lift the drivetrain and front suspension frame (1) into the proper position and install and tighten all of the frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle) .
4. Install the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
5. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
6. Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
7. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Fig. 8: Exhaust Pipe Insulators

8. Install the exhaust front pipe insulators (1).
9. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
10. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax) , Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore) .
11. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
12. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement .

Stabilizer shaft link replacement

Fig. 9: Stabilizer Shaft Link

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

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