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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 161261 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, stabilizer link ball stud and remove the upper nut.
  4. Remove the stabilizer link from the strut.
  5. Remove the bolts from the stabilizer link brackets.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161261 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator on stabilizer shaft and bracket.

    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 stabilizer shaft bracket and bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the strut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  4. Install the tire and wheel.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.