Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement. Opel Sintra 1999

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 1999 🢒 Sintra 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel.

•	For vehicles with steel wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

•	For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

•	For Pontiac vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt and nut.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link and insulators.

Installation Procedure

Install the stabilizer shaft link and insulators.

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.

Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

Install the tire and wheel.

•	For vehicles with steel wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

•	For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

•	For Pontiac vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Lower the vehicle.