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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps from the front crossmember.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft, insulator clamps and bolts to the crossmember.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 N·m (53 lb ft).

  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.