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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Allow 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 Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 490128 Size: SH
  5. Support the front suspension crossmember with a suitable jackstand.
  6. Remove the rear mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  7. Remove the center mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  8. Remove the front mounting bolts from the front suspension crossmember.
  9. Lower the front suspension crossmember approximately 15 cm (6 in) by adjusting the jackstands down.

    10. Object Number: 491386 Size: SH
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts (1).
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 491386 Size: SH
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator brackets (2) retaining bolts (1). Hand tighten the bolts.

    3. Object Number: 490128 Size: SH
  3. Install the front mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  4. Install the center mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.
  5. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember. Hand tighten the bolts.

    6. 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.

  6. Install the rear mounting bolts to the front suspension crossmember.

    7. Tighten

    1. Tighten the left rear bolt to 110 N·m (71 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the right rear bolt to 110 N·m (71 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the left front bolt to 110 N·m (71 lb ft).
    4. Tighten the right front bolt to 110 N·m (71 lb ft).
    5. Tighten the center bolts to 110 N·m (71 lb ft).
    6. Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts to 66 N·m (49 lb ft).
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  8. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
  9. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.