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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 491385 Size: SH
  2. Remove the stabilizer link nut (3) from the stabilizer link bolt (6).
  3. Remove the following components:
    4. • The stabilizer link bolt (6)
    • The insulator (5)
    • The spacer (4)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 491385 Size: SH
  1. Install the following components:
    2. • The spacer (4)
    • The insulator (5)
    • The stabilizer (6)

    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.

  2. Install the stabilizer link nut (3) attaching the stabilizer link to the stabilizer link bolt (6).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut until the nut meets the end of the bolt threads for torque value. Tighten the nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.