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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. GM5396438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  4. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  5. GM5396453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

  6. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  7. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
  8. GM5396496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove

  9. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  10. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
  11. GM5420502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  12. Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Remove
  13. GM5449520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the left and right side stabilizer shaft link.

  14. Separate the stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft on the left and right side.
  15. GM5319908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Use caution when removing components surrounding the Steering Gear Boots. Avoid tool contact with the steering gear boot and clamps. Damage to the steering gear boot may lead to dirt and water contamination in the steering gear rack and components requiring a preventable replacement of the Steering Gear and its Components.

    Using a swivel socket, remove the 2 left side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) and front stabilizer shaft clamp (1).

  16. GM5319909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a swivel socket, remove the 2 right side front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (2) and front stabilizer shaft clamp (1).

  17. GM5319910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The front stabilizer shaft insulators are NOT serviceable. Do NOT transfer the insulators.

    Remove the front stabilizer shaft (1) from the vehicle by manipulating it through the engine wiring harness and chassis components.