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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 tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. For vehicles equipped with the 3.6L LY7, remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) , Exhaust Pipe Replacement (LY7) .
  5. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the frame assembly.
  6. Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement (2.4L) , Frame Replacement (3.6L) .
  7. Lower the rear of the frame in order to gain clearance to the stabilizer shaft.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Frame Support To Body Bolts
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  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps and insulators.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the frame.
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