GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 160493 Size: SH
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (6).
  4. Bend open the stabilizer shaft brackets and remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 160493 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators with the slit forward.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  4. Close the stabilizer shaft brackets.

    5. 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.

  5. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (6).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket retaining bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.