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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front 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 insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the left outer tie rod retaining nut.
  6. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the left tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2).
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear (RPO LD8) .
  8. Turn the left strut completely to the left. Guide the stabilizer shaft out the left side of the vehicle between the body and the strut.
    9. Fig 2: Guiding Stabilizer Shaft In/Out Left Side Of Vehicle
    GM144023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.
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