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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels.
  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
    G01499510Courtesy 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
    G01499511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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