Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut
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Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut

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Remove the stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm retaining nut.

NOTE: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.

Remove the stabilizer shaft link.