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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2006TERRAZA CXL, 3.5 L, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 123 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWD

Removal Procedure

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Failure to disconnect intermediate shaft from rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the pinch bolt from the lower intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM1208422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen all the insulator clamp bolts from the frame.
  5. Place a jackstand under the center of the powertrain frame rear crossmember.
  6. Remove the 2 rear frame to body bolts.
  7. Lower the rear of the frame enough to gain access to the stabilizer shaft.
  8. Remove the insulator clamp bolts from the frame.
    9. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Stabilizer Shaft
    GM1208429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the left side of the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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