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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front wheels and tires.

    3. Object Number: 144019 Size: SH
  3. Remove the left and right stabilizer link bolts.

    4. Object Number: 155689 Size: SH
  4. Remove the left and right stabilizer shaft brackets.

    5. Object Number: 144021 Size: SH
  5. Use the J 24319-B in order to remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.
  6. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.

    7. Object Number: 144023 Size: SH
  7. Turn the right strut completely to the right. Slide the stabilizer shaft over the steering knuckle. Pull down until the stabilizer shaft clears the frame.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 144023 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) into position.

    2. Object Number: 175689 Size: SH
  2. Loosely install the following components:
    3. 2.1. The left and right stabilizer shaft insulators
    2.2. The brackets
    2.3. The bolts

    Object Number: 144019 Size: SH
  3. Loosely install the stabilizer link components.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the tie rod ends to the knuckles.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the bracket bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
        • Tighten the tie rod end to knuckle.
        • Tighten the nuts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
            The maximum torque for cotter pin alignment is 70 N·m (52 lb ft). Do NOT back off of the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.
  5. Install the cotter pins into the tie rod ends.
  6. Install the exhaust pipe to the manifold. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the front wheels and tires.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.