Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft-To-Knuckle Nut & Shaft-To-Link Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Lift and suitably support the vehicle, allowing the front suspension to hang free.
Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-knuckle nut and the shaft-to-link nut.

Fig 2: Installing Tie Rod Into Knuckle/Strut

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Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle by removing the stabilizer shaft link assembly.