Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Sway Bar Assembly

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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Sway Bar Assembly

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

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Preliminary ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Remove the left side engine splash shield. Refer toEngine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer toSteering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection.Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer toStabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

Stabilizer Shaft

ProcedureRemove the stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer toStabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement.Remove the stabilizer shaft through the left wheel opening.

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement Sway Bar Assembly

Stabilizer Shaft ReplacementCalloutComponent NamePreliminary ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Lower the rear suspension support enough to gain access tot ...

General Description

The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:Isolate the driver from irregularities in the roadsurface.Define the ride and handling characteristics of thevehicle.The front suspension absorbs the impact ...

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Warning:Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metalchips from causing physical injury.Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod-(1) completely extended.Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap-(3) using a 5-mm (3/16-in)drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will ...