GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Position the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    4. Object Number: 1826006 Size: SH
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    5. Important: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to completely remove the outer tie rod end from the steering rack. Relocate the outer tie rod end to the side and support if necessary.

  5. Remove the steering gear assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  6. Rotate the left and right steering knuckle all the way forward.

    7. Object Number: 1826025 Size: SH
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp to cradle bolts.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.

    9. Important: In the following service procedure, it is NOT necessary to remove the catalytic convertor from the vehicle. Just remove it from the exhaust manifold.

  9. Remove the catalytic convertor from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  10. Using a jack stand, raise the front of the catalytic convertor until just touches the floor panel

    11. Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.

    Important: It may be necessary to rotate the stabilizer shaft 180° while removing it from the vehicle.

  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when installing the stabilizer shaft.

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle through the left wheel opening.

    2. Object Number: 1826025 Size: SH
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft clamps and bushings to the stabilizer bar.

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

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1826006 Size: SH
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
  5. Install the steering gear assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  6. Remove the jack stand from the catalytic convertor.
  7. Install the catalytic convertor to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  8. Install the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.