Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. 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 .
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamp & Bolts

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Loosen the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.

Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Link-To-Stabilizer Shaft Nut

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NOTE: Use a 90 degree bend TORX® bit to hold the ball stud when loosening or tightening the nut.

Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nut.

Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut

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NOTE: When disconnecting the stabilizer link, hold the link with a wrench to prevent turning.

Remove the stabilizer link to lower control arm nut.
Remove the stabilizer link from the vehicle.