Oldsmobile 10284149 Insulator, Front Stabilizer Shaft *Green

For 2009 and earlier models, the removal process of the front sway bar kit involves loosening the wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, supporting it on jackstands, and removing the wheels. The intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the steering shaft is removed, followed by the stabilizer bar link nut and brackets. The rear part of the subframe is supported with a floor jack, and the two rear subframe mounting bolts are removed. The subframe is slowly lowered to detach the sway bar kit, making sure to separate the steering gear input shaft and shaft coupler without binding and detaching any wiring harnesses or hoses that may come under tension. The kit is carefully removed from the left side of the vehicle.

To remove the sway bar kit, start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the front wheels. Then, remove the sway bar link nut above the sway bar by holding the link bolt at the control arm bracket and remove the links. Next, remove the bolts from the sway 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. After that, remove the pinch-bolt from the intermediate shaft coupler to the steering gear input shaft. Support the rear part of the subframe with a floor jack and remove the two rear subframe mounting bolts. Slowly and carefully lower the subframe with the floor jack just enough to remove the sway bar kit, ensuring that the steering gear input shaft and shaft coupler separate without binding. 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 kit and inspect the link and bar bushings for any damage. To install the sway bar kit, start by cleaning the areas on the bar where the bushings are located. Lubricate the inside and outside of the bushings with vegetable oil to simplify reassembly. Then, install the brackets and bolts, tightening them to the proper torque specifications. Slowly and carefully raise the subframe with the floor jack while guiding the steering gear input shaft into the shaft coupler. Install the pinch-bolt and tighten it to the proper torque specifications. Install the rear subframe mounting bolts and tighten them to the suitable torque specifications. Make sure to reattach any wire harnesses or brackets that were removed to lower the subframe. Install the links, tightening the link nuts to the proper torque specifications. Finally, install the wheels and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel lug nuts to the correct torque specifications.

Loosen the lug nuts on both front wheels, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the front wheels. Next, remove the steering shaft pinch bolt and loosen the Sway Bar Kit-to-control arm nuts/bolts or the link bolts/nuts on later models, using a wrench to hold the bolt head while loosening the stabilizer link nut if applicable. Loosen the Sway Bar insulator-to-frame nuts/bolts, which are accessible from underneath. Place a jack under the rear of the subframe cross member, then loosen the two front subframe-to-body bolts four turns and remove the two rear subframe-to-body bolts. Slowly lower the jack to allow the rear of the subframe to drop down, ensuring no part of your body is under the subframe assembly during this process. Remove the stabilizer clamps and insulators, then pull the Sway Bar Kit to the rear, swing it down, and remove it through the left side wheel well. Inspect the Sway Bar Bushing for wear and damage, replacing them if necessary by prying the bushing clamp off with a screwdriver and pulling the bushings off the bar. For easier installation, spray the inside and outside of the bushings with a silicone-based lubricant, avoiding petroleum-based lubricants on any rubber suspension part. For installation, assemble the shaft bushings and clamps on the bar, guide the bar through the wheel well, over the frame, and into position. Install the clamps loosely to the frame and control arm, securing the nuts finger tight before tightening the bolts to the specified torque. Raise the frame into place while guiding the steering shaft into position in the steering gear and install the rear bolts, tightening the frame bolts to the specified torque figures. Finally, install the pinch bolt, put the wheels back on, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

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.

Tighten the link and bracket fasteners to the specified torque values.

Then, remove the stabilizer link nut above the stabilizer bar by holding the link bolt at the control arm bracket and remove the links.

Remove the rear wheels.