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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Allow the front suspension to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links (6). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Links
    GM491385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Support the front suspension crossmember with a suitable jackstand.
  6. Remove the rear mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  7. Remove the center mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  8. Remove the front mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  9. Lower the front suspension crossmember approximately 15 cm (6 in) by adjusting the jackstand down.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts (1).
    Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Brackets Retaining Bolts
    GM491386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.
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