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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle, allowing the front suspension to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 441937 Size: SH
  4. Remove the tie rods (3) from the steering knuckles (6). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.

    5. Object Number: 174606 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt from the rear transmission mount (4).
  6. Remove the power steering line bracket from the suspension crossmember.

    7. Object Number: 449028 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts (1) from the clamps (2) attaching the stabilizer shaft (3) to the crossmember (4).

    8. Object Number: 449077 Size: SH
  8. Support the rear of the crossmember (4) with an adjustable jack stand.
  9. Remove the rear bolts (3) from the crossmember (4).
  10. Loosen the front bolts (5) on the crossmember (4).
  11. Lower the crossmember 76 mm (3 in) by adjusting the jack stands down.

    12. Object Number: 449086 Size: SH
  12. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 449086 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft onto the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 449077 Size: SH

    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 rear bolts (3) to the crossmember (4) in the following order:

    3. Tighten

    1. Tighten the left rear bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the right rear bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the left front bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the right front bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

    Object Number: 449028 Size: SH
  3. Install the clamps (2) and the bolts (1) to the stabilizer shaft (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering line bracket to the suspension crossmember.

    5. Object Number: 174606 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt (1) to the rear transmission mount (4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).


    Object Number: 441937 Size: SH
  6. Install the tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.