Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Front Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Installing the larger (32 mm) diameter front stabilizer shaft is required only on the vehicles listed below. This will be installed for vehicle handling purposes. Replace the front stabilizer shaft with GM•P/N•19166517, using the procedure listed below.

- Saturn OUTLOOK AWD w/18" tires
- GMC Acadia AWD w/18" tires
- Buick Enclave AWD w/18" tires
- Buick Enclave AWD w/19" tires

Notice
Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft
- The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not turn (steer) the front tires/wheels/knuckles. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.





3. Reposition the intermediate shaft boot and remove the bolt (1) attaching the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.





4. Remove the nut (3) and disconnect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft.
5. Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right side at the rear of the front cradle.





6. Remove the nut (2) and the right underbody side rail front plastic extension.





7. Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.





8. Loosen the rear frame mounting bolts (1).





9. Lower the frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.





10. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators bracket bolts (1).
11. Remove the left and right brackets (2) and insulators (3) from the stabilizer shaft.
12. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the right side (passenger side) of the vehicle. Maneuver the stabilizer shaft so it clears the underbody components.





13. Position the new stabilizer shaft on the frame.
14. Install the left and right stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets.
15. Install both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the insulator bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

16. Using the jack stands, raise the front cradle into position.
17. Tighten the rear frame mounting bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the frame to body bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

18. Install the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

19. Remove the adjustable jack stands.
20. Install the right underbody side rail front plastic extension and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 11 Nm (97 lb in).

21. Install the intermediate shaft bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

22. Install the intermediate shaft boot into position.
23. Install the front tires and wheels.
24. Lower the vehicle.