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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
    GM309158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
    5. Fig 2: Removing The Stabilizer Shaft
    GM348364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts (3).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket (2).
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft (4).
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (1).
  9. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
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