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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Century (China) (CNG) 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the rear stabilizer shaft link from the strut.
  3. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft link nut.

    4. Object Number: 236116 Size: SH
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link (2) from the stabilizer shaft (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 236116 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link (2) to the stabilizer shaft (3).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  2. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link to strut bolt/screw to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.