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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    3. Object Number: 1229970 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft.

    4. Object Number: 851723 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly and remove from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 851723 Size: SH
  1. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1229970 Size: SH
  2. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

  3. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Lower the vehicle.