Buick Regal: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Right Side - Remove.

3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Right Side - Remove and DISCARD.

4.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Left Side - Remove.

5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Left Side - Remove and DISCARD.

6.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Remove[4x].

7.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Install.

2.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[4x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

3.

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.

Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads on the shaft. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation of the nut.

Apply GM specified threadlocker or industry equivalent to the rear stabilizer shaft link bolt threads.

4. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Left Side - Install a NEW bolt.

5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Left Side - Install.

Tighten the Bolt

1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (45-60 degrees)

6.

NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the threads on the shaft. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation of the nut.

Apply GM specified threadlocker or industry equivalent to the rear stabilizer shaft link bolt threads.

7. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Right Side - Install a NEW bolt.

8. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Right Side - Install.

Tighten the Bolt

1. First Pass: 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (45-60 degrees)

9. Lower the vehicle.

STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Right Side - Separate.

3.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Left Side - Separate.

4.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Remove[4x].

5.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Install.

2.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[4x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

3.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Left Side - Install.

4.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Right Side - Install.

5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (AWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

NOTE: The tire and wheel assembly is removed for illustration purposes only.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1) - Remove.

3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2) - Remove.

4.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1) - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1) - Install.

2.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (FWD)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Rear Stabilizer Shaft - Remove.

3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Rear Stabilizer Shaft - Remove and DISCARD.

4.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Lower Control Arm - Remove.

5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Lower Control Arm - Remove.

6.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link - Remove.

Installation Procedure

1.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1) - Install.

2.

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Lower Control Arm - Install.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Lower Control Arm - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

4.

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.

Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Due to unknown shelf life of the NEW rear stabilizer shaft link bolt (2) adhesive patches, prepare the NEW bolt as follows:

1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the NEW rear stabilizer shaft link bolt (2).
2. Clean the threads of the NEW bolt with denatured alcohol.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the NEW rear stabilizer shaft link bolt (2). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shaft.

5. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt@Rear Stabilizer Shaft(2) - Install NEW.

6. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut@Rear Stabilizer Shaft(1) - Install.

7. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt@Rear Stabilizer Shaft(2) - Tighten.

1. First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
2. Final Pass:60 - 75 degrees

8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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