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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts and brackets.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (4).
  6. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulators
    G01746848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  On AWD models the rear of the front frame must be lowered enough to remove the stabilizer shaft.

  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the right side of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft
    G01746849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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