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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 858490 Size: SH
  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. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft upper retaining nuts.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.

    5. Object Number: 858484 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator from the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 858484 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator to the stabilizer shaft with the slit facing forwards.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.

    3. Important: Do not tighten all components.

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft brackets and mounting bolts.

    4. Object Number: 858490 Size: SH
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 62 N·m (45 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft link bolts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.