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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement  .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts (4) (15 and 25 series).
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (3) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft (5) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (2) (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW).

    Important:  The stabilizer shaft insulator stud may come out of the frame when removing stabilizer shaft insulator mounting nuts.

    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamps & Mounting Bolts (1500 and 2500 series w/7300 GVW)
    G01269645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting nuts (3) and/or studs (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps (4) (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft (2) (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (5) (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series).
  12. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamps & Mounting Bolts (2500 series w/8500 and 8600 GVW and 3500 series)
    G01269646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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