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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the Getrag 5 Speed transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the MU3 transmission, or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement for the 4T40-E/4T45-E transaxle.
  4. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Bar Mounting Clamp
    GM851715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the stabilizer bar mounting clamp bolts and clamps from both sides of the vehicle.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Bar
    GM851718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bushings from the stabilizer bar.
  10. Lift and rotate the stabilizer bar up and to the right.
  11. Carefully remove the stabilizer bar from the right side of the vehicle.