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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1614 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Failure to disconnect intermediate shaft from rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the pinch bolt from the lower intermediate steering shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Loosen all insulator clamp attaching bolts.
  5. Place a jackstand under the center of the rear frame crossmember.
  6. Remove the rear frame-to-body bolts.
  7. Lower the rear of the frame just enough to gain access to the stabilizer shaft.
  8. Remove the insulator clamp bolts and the clamps from the frame.
    Fig 1: Removing Insulator Clamp Bolts & Clamps
    G01569409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the insulators from the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 2: Removing Insulators From Stabilizer Bar
    G01569410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the stabilizer bar links from the control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Pull the stabilizer shaft rearward.
  12. Swing the stabilizer shaft down to remove the stabilizer shaft from the left side of the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Bar Links From Control Arms
    G01569411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.