Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE7) .
- Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
- Remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts.
- Using J 24319-B , disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Separate the ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE7) .
- Turn the right steering knuckle to the left, and guide the stabilizer shaft half out the right side of the vehicle in an upward direction, then remove the stabilizer shaft out the bottom center of the vehicle.