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Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the steering wheel from moving.
    2. Fig 1: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2505460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
  3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.4L LEA)Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.0L LHU) .
    7. Fig 2: Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove and DISCARD lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides.
  8. Remove stabilizer link shaft (1) from stabilizer shaft.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove 2 fasteners (1) of engine side cover on both sides.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove 4 fasteners (1) of front engine compartment cover.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the front (1) and the rear (2) transmission mount bracket bolts.
    12. Fig 6: Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove 2 rear suspension frame bolts (2).

    Remove rear frame reinforcements (1).

  13. Lower suspension frame max. 55 mm (2.17 in).
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2027723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove and DISCARD the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (1).
  15. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
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