Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
4.1.
Pull the stabilizer shaft link bolt up through the retainers, the insulators, and the link spacer.
4.2.
These components will come free, along with the end of the stabilizer shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft link insulator to the stabilizer shaft link bolt and insert the stabilizer shaft link bolt down through the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft link bolt and insert the stabilizer shaft link bolt down through the lower control arm.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the stabilizer link insulator and stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
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Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel.
5. Lower the vehicle.