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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

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

    3. Object Number: 1949926 Size: SH

    Note: Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  3. Remove the stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar retaining nut (1).

    4. Discard the nut.

  4. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (2) from the stabilizer bar (3).

    5. Object Number: 1949927 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer bar link to strut assembly retaining nut (2).

    6. Discard the nut.

  6. Remove the stabilizer link bar (1) from the strut assembly bracket (3).
  7. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1949926 Size: SH

    Note: Install the shorter link end to the stabilizer bar.

  1. Install the stabilizer bar link (2) to the stabilizer bar (3).

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the NEW stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar retaining nut (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    3. Object Number: 1949927 Size: SH

    Note: Install the longer link end to the strut.

  3. Install the stabilizer bar link (1) to the strut assembly bracket (3).
  4. Install the NEW stabilizer bar link to strut assembly retaining nut (2) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
  5. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Remove the safety stands.
  7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.