Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement for Pontiac Torrent 2006

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.




Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.

3. Remove the stabilizer link to strut nut.




Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while removing the link nut.

4. Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer bar nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer link.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

1. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).





Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

2. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Lower the vehicle.