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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the front to the full right position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. If equipped with a 2.2L L61 engine, remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L81) or Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L61) in Engine Exhaust.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link
    GM927949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
  6. Remove the left outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut. Discard the nut.
    7. Fig 2: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    GM854983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the SA91100C  , separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamps, Bushings & Bolts
    GM929945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp to cradle bolts.
  9. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.
    10. IMPORTANT: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.
  10. Remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
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