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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Position an adjustable jack stand underneath the left rear and right rear of the front frame.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Frame Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM1856440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts.
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Front Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1).
  10. Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2).
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Frame Mounting Bolt
    GM1856464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen the front frame rear mounting bolts (1).
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Frame & Frame Rail
    GM1856465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lower the front frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.
    13. NOTE: If replacing the stabilizer shaft, use NEW insulators.
  13. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    14. Fig 5: Positioning Stabilizer Shaft
    GM1856656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in order to remove the stabilizer shaft from the front frame.
  14. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
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