Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the spare tire from the spare tire hoist.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the automatic level control (ALC) position sensor harness connector, if necessary.
- Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.
- Remove the left and right side stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets along with the ALC position sensor, if necessary. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
- Disconnect the left and right stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft.