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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the idler arm to frame mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Idler Arm
    G02501627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the idler arms from the frame. Move the steering linkage to gain access to the stabilizer shaft bracket retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and the nut (left hand).
    Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Bracket
    G02501628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  7. Using a pry bar, lower the stabilizer shaft.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
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