Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution .

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamps, Bushings & Bolts

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Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the left side stabilizer bar clamp-to-cradle bolts.
Remove the left side stabilizer clamp and bushing from the stabilizer bar.

Fig 2: Marking Stabilizer Bar On Both Sides Of Stabilizer Bar Bushing Ring

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IMPORTANT: Failure to mark the stabilizer bar bushing ring location on the stabilizer bar may result in stabilizer bar bushing failure and excessive stabilizer bar lateral movement. Stabilizer bar bushing ring must be installed in proper place on the stabilizer bar.

Mark the stabilizer bar on both sides of the stabilizer bar bushing ring by drawing two lines onto stabilizer bar to verify the location of the stabilizer bar bushing ring.
Remove the metal coupling from the stabilizer bar bushing ring by gently tapping on coupling with a hammer and a punch.

Fig 3: Stabilizer Ring Plastic Inserts

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Remove the stabilizer ring plastic inserts.

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link

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IMPORTANT: Hold ball stud from turning when removing nut. The boot can become torn and damaged if the ball stud turns.

Remove the left side stabilizer bar-to-link nut and separate link from the stabilizer bar.
Slide the stabilizer bar bushing ring coupling from the stabilizer bar assembly.