Removal Procedure

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.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the spare tire.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link

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Insert a wrench (1) on the stabilizer shaft link (2) so as not to allow the stabilizer shaft link to rotate when removing or installing the retaining nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut With Washer & Bushing

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NOTE:

It maybe necessary to apply a small amount of penetrating oil to the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut prior to removal.

Remove the upper stabilizer shaft link retaining nut with washer (1) and bushing (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Clamp & Bolts

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Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp bolt (1) and the clamp (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft & Stabilizer Shaft Link

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Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft & Bushing

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NOTE:

It maybe necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in such away to remove it from the vehicle.

Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) and bushing (2) from the vehicle.