GM 20985982 Link, Rear Stabilizer Shaft

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To remove the rear sway bar kit on 2009 and earlier models, loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, remove the rear wheels, and detach the sway bar links from the bar. Remove the sway bar bushing bracket fasteners and pull the brackets off the bar. To install, lubricate the bushings and tighten the sway bar link and bracket fasteners to the proper torque. Install the wheels, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the torque specifications. For models with RPO GNE rear suspension, the removal process is similar to the GNC models. Remove the sway bar kit links, bracket bolts, and the sway bar kit. Inspect the sway bar bushings and replace them if necessary. The installation process involves lubricating the bushings, replacing suspension fasteners, and tightening them to the specified torque. Finally, tighten the wheel lug nuts to the torque specifications.

To remove and replace the rear sway bar bushing kit on a vehicle, start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Then, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands before removing the rear wheels. Next, detach the sway bar link from the sway bar bushing kit, and if necessary, remove the rear struts to remove one or both links entirely.

The removal process involves loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the front of the vehicle, supporting it on jackstands, and removing the wheels.

Also, check for any wiring harnesses or hoses that may come under tension as the subframe is lowered and detach them if necessary. Carefully remove the bar and inspect the link and bar bushings for any damage.

Then, remove the stabilizer link nut above the stabilizer bar by holding the link bolt at the control arm bracket and remove the links. Next, remove the bolts from the stabilizer bar bushing brackets and pry off the brackets from the bushings if necessary. Remove the bushings from the bar, noting the direction of the split in the bushings.