Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)

Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required:
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J 36660 Torque/Angle Meter
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Or Equivalent
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the engine front crossmember frame.
2. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Remove the insulators from the stabilizer shaft.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft. Install the stabilizer shaft.
Important: Use new stabilizer shaft insulator bolts.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts.
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Use the J 36660 to tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 37°.
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.
3. Install the engine front crossmember frame.
4. Lower the vehicle.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement