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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 CTS 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1371368 Size: SH

    Caution: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    3. Note: Hold the shaft link stud with a hex tool to prevent damage to the link seal.

  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft.

    5. Object Number: 1371366 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1371366 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.

    2. Object Number: 1371368 Size: SH
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Hold the shaft link stud with a hex tool to prevent damage to the link seal.

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).

  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Lower the vehicle.