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Front Suspension System: Maintenance GMC Acadia I рестайлинг

Suspension Front 5 illustrations ~241 words

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers

ApplicationType of MaterialGM Part NumberCanadian Part Number
Strut Rod/Jounce BumperLubricant (Dielectric Silicone)1234557910953481

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers

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Scheme 34: Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-610031-S32962375812014042100000) .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(ref-610040-S26047125632014042100000) .
  3. Remove the bolt from the intermediate shaft bracket to the front cradle. Refer to «Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement»(ref-610098-S02984047672014042100000) .
  4. Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to «Propeller Shaft Replacement»(ref-610076-S04226847072014042100000) .
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to «Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement»(ref-610078-S09696154652014042100000) .
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to «Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»(ref-610077-S17246786012014042100000) .
  7. Position an adjustable jack stand underneath the left rear and right rear of the front frame.
  8. Remove the left and right frame reinforcement mounting bolts.
  9. Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1).
  10. Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2).
  11. Loosen the front frame rear mounting bolts (1).
  12. Lower the front frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the stabilizer shaft.
  13. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to «Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement»(ref-610077-S38780999652014042100000) . NOTE: If replacing the stabilizer shaft, use NEW insulators.
  14. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. NOTE: It may be necessary to maneuver the stabilizer shaft in order to remove the stabilizer shaft from the front frame.