Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Stabilizer Bushing: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
3. Scribe the strut to knuckle.
4. Remove the strut to stabilizer shaft bracket nuts.
5. Remove the bolts from the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket (9).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator (8) from the stabilizer shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator (8) to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket.
Important: In order to ensure proper alignment, align the strut to knuckle scribe marks.
NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be correct part number for that application. Fasteners
requiring replacement of fasteners requiring 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 system.
3. Install the strut/stabilizer shaft bracket nuts.
Tighten
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Tighten the nuts to 112 N.m (82 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Adjust the toe.