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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 5:58 PM
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Default Sway Bar on a 1999 Chevy Suburan

i am wondering how you switch out a sway bar?

Is there a manual I can purchase from Chevy or GM?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 7:35 PM
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Default RE: Sway Bar on a 1999 Chevy Suburan

Just take the bolts out. You can purchase a manual at any auto parts store or on the internet. The manual is pretty much going to say the same thing with pictures though.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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where is a good place to find a manual?
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 4:31 PM
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[ol]Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Remove the front stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement . [/ol]

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) [/align][/align][/align]

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
1
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
Apply Threadlocker GM P/N12345382 (Canadian P/N10953489) BLUE LOCTITE#242on the threads of the bolts.
Tighten
23N·m (17lbft)

2
Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt

3
Stabilizer Shaft Link Washer (Qty:2)
4
Stabilizer Shaft Link Insulator (Qty:4)
5
Stabilizer Shaft Link Spacer


Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500)

[ol]Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement. [/ol]
1
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt (Qty:2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
50N·m (37lbft)

2
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp

3
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator
Tip
Ensure that the slit in the stabilizer shaft insulator is installed toward the rear of the vehicle.





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