Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Link

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Stabilizer Shaft Link CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Use a wrench to keep the stabilizer shaft link from rotating. Remove the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut, washer and bushing. Repeat the previous steps on the lower stabilizer shaft retaining nut, washer and bushing. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the vehicle. Left side shown, right side similar. TIP: Apply a small amount of penetrating oil on the treads of the stabilizer shaft link prior to removing the retaining nuts. Tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Stabilizer Shaft Link

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Use a wrench to keep the stabilizer shaft link from rotating.
Remove the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut, washer and bushing.
Repeat the previous steps on the lower stabilizer shaft retaining nut, washer and bushing.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the vehicle. Left side shown, right side similar.

TIP: Apply a small amount of penetrating oil on the treads of the stabilizer shaft link prior to removing the retaining nuts.
Tighten
22 N.m (16 lb ft)