GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Using a transmission jack, support the rear axle cradle at the differential.
  3. Scribe a reference mark on the vehicle body around the perimeter of the rear axle cradle mount in order to ensure proper re-installation.

    4. Object Number: 205606 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts which secure the rear axle cradle mount to the vehicle body.
  5. Slightly lower the rear axle cradle.
  6. Remove the protective shield from the rear axle cradle mount.

    7. Object Number: 205660 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts which secure the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
  9. Lower the rear cradle.

    10. Object Number: 205666 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts for the stabilizer shaft mounting brackets.
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
  12. Transfer the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 205666 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft.

    2. 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 bolts to the stabilizer shaft mounting brackets.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  3. Raise the rear axle cradle.

    4. Object Number: 205660 Size: SH
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
  5. Install the bolts which secure the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the protective shields to the rear axle cradle mount.
  7. Raise the rear axle cradle into position.

    8. Object Number: 205606 Size: SH
  8. Install the bolts which secure the rear axle cradle mount to the vehicle body.

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

  9. Remove the transmission jack from the rear differential.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the rear toe to specifications. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.