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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.
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Retaining Nut
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    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.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Shaft Links From Stabilizer Shaft
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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 from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Mounting Bolts
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