Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Link Insulators, Washers, Nut, & Bolt

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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 and FE3) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE7) .

Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Brackets & Bolts

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Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.

Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle

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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 Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Lower Control Arm 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.