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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 stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator, Insulator Clamp & Mounting Bolts
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  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp from the stabilizer shaft insulator.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
    IMPORTANT: Note the position of the bend in the stabilizer shaft.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.