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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Idler Arm
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  3. Disconnect the idler arm from the frame.

    Move the steering linkage to gain access to the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolts.

  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and the nut (left hand).
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut (Left Hand)
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  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
    Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut (Right Hand)
    G01646209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  7. Using a pry bar, lower the stabilizer shaft.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
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