Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement for Cadillac Seville 1999

1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt, nut, retainer and insulators from the control arm.



3. Remove bracket clamp bolt.
4. Bend open the end of the clamp upward and remove stabilizer shaft insulators.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

1. Install the stabilizer shaft in position.
2. Install the insulators into the clamp with the slit forward.
3. Bend bracket downward to close around the insulator. Ensure the stabilizer bar insulators nest in the clamps, if not replace the clamps.

Important: Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered before installing the bracket bolts.

4. Install the bolts.
5. Slip open the clamp over bar and slide over the insulators
6. Bend to close clamp.




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.

7. Assemble and install the stabilizer link assembly insulators, retainers, support bolt and nut.

Tighten

•	Tighten the link assembly nut and bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

•	Tighten stabilizer shaft clamp bolt to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.