Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the steering wheel from moving.
Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- { If equipped } Front Compartment Insulator Replacement - Remove
- { If equipped } Engine Shield Replacement - Remove
- Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement - Remove
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Stabilizer Shaft - Disconnect
Clip(1) - Remove[4x]
Clip(1) - Remove[4x]
Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt(1) - Remove
- Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt(2) - Remove
- Support the drivetrain and front suspension frame with a suitable hydraulic jack.
Remove 2 rear suspension frame bolts (2).
- Remove rear frame reinforcements (1).
- Carefully lower the front suspension frame assembly enough to gain access to the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts. Bent engine side cover aside.
Remove and DISCARD the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (1).
NOTE:The stabilizer shaft insulator is serviced with the stabilizer shaft. It is NOT serviced separately.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft.