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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the idler arm mounting bolts.
  4. Disconnect the idler arms from the frame. Move the steering linkage to gain access to the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD)  or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD)  .
    Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Links
    G02501613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolt and the nut (left hand).
    Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Bracket
    G02501614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket mounting bolts (right hand).
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
  11. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
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