Bolt stuck while removing steering stabilizer

Jack up car and support on the frame just behind the wheel. Remove wheel. from bottom side remove the stabilizer link single bolt style is 13mm or saddle type 15mm remove lower ball joint pinch bolt 15mm with a pry bar then lower control arm can be removed from steering knuckle. then remove both lower control arm bushing bolts 18mm or 21mm ? out it comes.

Transaxle Removal & Installation

Fig. Disconnect the shift control cable (3) from the range select lever (4)

Remove the upper transaxle to engine bolts (1, 3, 5, 6) and stud (2).



Fig. Remove the upper transaxle to engine bolts (1, 3, 5, 6) and stud (2)

Safely support the engine.

Remove the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts.



Fig. Remove the transaxle mount to transaxle bolts

Remove the transaxle mount to frame rail bolts.

Remove the mount from the engine.



Fig. Remove the transaxle mount to frame rail bolts

Remove the left transaxle mount

Raise and safely support the vehicle.

Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.

Remove the splash shield.

Remove the bolts (2, 3) from the transaxle brace.

Remove the transaxle brace (1).



Fig. Remove the bolts (2, 3) from the transaxle brace

Remove the starter.

Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.

Use the J 43653, Flywheel Holding Tool, to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts.

Remove the nut holding the transaxle cooler line retainer to the transaxle.

Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines from the transaxle.

Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) wiring harness from the sensor.

Remove the steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

Disconnect the tie rods from the steering knuckle.

Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.

Disconnect the ball joints from the steering knuckles.

Remove the frame.

Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transaxle.

Support the transaxle with a suitable jack.

Remove the lower transaxle to engine bolts (5, 6, 7, 8).



Fig. Remove the lower transaxle to engine bolts (5, 6, 7, 8)

Separate the engine and the transaxle.

Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

Flush the transaxle cooler and the lines with J 35944-A, Transaxle Oil Cooler Flusher.

Remove the following only if replacing the transaxle.

1. Remove the shift cable bracket bolt (3), nut (1), and bracket (2).
2. Remove the PNP switch.
3. Remove the transaxle mounts.
   
   
   
   Fig. Remove the shift cable bracket bolt (3), nut (1), and bracket (2).

To install:

1. Install the following if previously removed
   1. Install the shift cable bracket (2), bolt (3), and nut (1).
   2. Tighten the bolt (3) and nut (1) to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm).
2. Install the PNP switch.
3. Install the transaxle mounts.
4. Position the transaxle in the vehicle.
5. Install the lower transaxle to engine bolts. Tighten the bolts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm).
6. Install the wheel drive shafts to the transaxle.
7. Install the frame.
8. Lubricate the transaxle cooler pipes before inserting into seals.
9. Connect the transaxle cooler pipes to the transaxle.
10. Install the transaxle cooler pipes retainer nut. Tighten the nut to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
11. Use the J 43653, Flywheel Holding Tool, to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
12. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts. Tighten the torque converter bolts to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).
13. Install the starter.
14. Install the frame.
15. Install the steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
16. Connect the ball joints to the steering knuckles.
17. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
18. Connect the tie rods to the steering knuckle.
19. Connect the wiring harness to the VSS.
20. Install the transaxle brace.
21. Install the transaxle brace bolts. Tighten the bolts to 39 ft. lbs. (53 Nm).
22. Install the front splash shields.
23. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Install the left transaxle mount.
26. Install the upper transaxle to engine bolts and stud. Tighten all of the bolts and stud to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm).
27. Untie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly.
28. Remove the engine support fixture.
29. Connect the transaxle wiring harness to the main transaxle electrical connector, and the PNP switch.
30. Install the shift control cable to the shift control cable bracket. Ensure the cable retaining clip is fully seated.
31. Connect the shift control cable to the range select lever.
32. Connect the air duct hose to the intake plenum.
33. Install the battery tray.
34. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.
    NOTE
    It is recommended that Transmission Adaptive Pressure (TAP) information be reset. Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, the ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transaxle performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
    
35. Reset the TAP values

To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section. NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly (clock spring) to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the assembly.
   
2. Lock the steering column by installing the J42640 into the underside of the steering column.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the tires and wheels.
5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
6. Remove or disconnect the following: CAUTION
   Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control, which could result in personal injury.
   
• Intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and coupling from gear
• Pressure and return pipes from the gear
• Electrical connector, if equipped
  Stabilizer shaft links at lower control arms
• Remove the left stabilizer shaft insulator.
• Rotate the stabilizer shaft to access steering gear bolts.
• The outer tie rod retaining nuts.
• Using J24319-B separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
• Rack and pinion attaching bolts
• Rack and pinion assembly through the left wheel opening.
7. Transfer the outer tie rods if replacing the power steering gear.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Rack and pinion assembly through the left wheel opening and tighten the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
   • Electrical connector, if equipped
     Pressure and return lines to the steering gear and tighten the fittings to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
   • Heat shield and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 7 ft. Lbs. (10 N)
   • Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator.
2. Install stabilizer shaft Links to lower control arms
3. Intermediate shaft to the steering gear and tighten the pinch bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
4. Install the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
5. Install the outer tie rods retaining nuts. torque the nuts to 22ft.lbs(30 Nm) plus an additional 180 degrees.
6. Install the tires and wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the steering column anti rotation pin from the steering column.
9. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
10. Adjust the front toe.

Lock the steering column by installing the Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin tool J 42640 into the underside of the steering column--Aurora


Steering gear mounting bolts--Aurora




Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Heat Shield Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • The stabilizer shaft links.
   • Rotate the stabilizer shaft downward.
   • The electrical harness clip.
   • Power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts.
   • The heat shield.

To Install:

1. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
2. Install or connect the following:
   • The mounting bolts And torque to 89in.lbs.(10 Nm)
   • The electrical harness clip.
   • Rotate the stabilizer shaft into position.
   • The stabilizer shaft links.
3. Lower the vehicle.

Figure of heat shield removed from above rack bolts with location shown

Power Steering Gear Replacement
Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the control arms.
4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.

5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear.

1. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

7. Remove the power steering hoses from the from the power steering gear.

8. Remove the power steering gear bolts from the frame.

1. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.

Hello ggagne.
Here is the procedure.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the pinch bolt from the lower intermediate steering shaft
4. Loosen all insulator clamp attaching bolts.
5. Place a jack stand under the center of the rear frame cross member.
6. Remove the rear frame-to-body bolts.
7. Lower the rear of the frame just enough to gain access to the stabilizer shaft.
8. Remove the insulator clamp bolts and the clamps from the frame.
9. Remove the insulators from the stabilizer bar.
10. Remove the stabilizer bar links from the control arms.
11. Pull the stabilizer shaft rearward.

Installation

1. Insert the stabilizer shaft to the left side of the vehicle. Important: DO NOT tighten the stabilizer link nut at this time. The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the control arms such that you can obtain the vehicle design trim heights before tightening the link nut.
2. Loosely install the stabilizer shaft link at the control arm.
3. Install the insulators on to the stabilizer bar.
4. Connect the insulator clamps to the frame.
• Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
5. Raise the frame into position while you guide the steering shaft onto the gear.
6. Install the new frame-to-body attaching bolts.
7. Remove the jack stand.
8. Install the pinch bolt and tighten.
9. Install the left tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Support the weight of the vehicle by the control arms.
12. Tighten the stabilizer link nut.
• Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
  

There you are, I hope your job goes well.
Thank you for using FixYa.

KL

YOU HAVE TO SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT VECHICLE ON JACK STANDS.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE VECHICLE PARKED ON LEVEL SOLID GROUND.ONCE VECHICLE RAISED.REMOVE FRONT WHEELS.REMOVE TIE RODS END COTTER PINS AND CASTLE NUTS.REMOVE TIE ROD ENDS FROM THE KNUCKLES.REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR.POSITION THE DASH OPENING WEATHER SEAL FOR THE STEERING COLUMN OUT OF THE WAY.REMOVE OR DISCONNECT THE FOLLOWING.REMOVE PINCH BOLT RETAINING THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.REMOVE STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUTS BOLTS.REMOVE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS.USE WIRE TO SUPPORT EXHAUST COMPONENTS UNLESS YOU ARE REMOVING THEM COMPLETELY.SUPPORT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEX TUBE AND REMOVE THE FLEX TUBE TO DUAL CONVERTER Y PIPE ATTACHMENT.LOWER THE VECHICLE SLIGHTLY UNTIL THE REAR SUBFRAME SEPARATES FROM THE BODY APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES.REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD BAND AND FOLD THE HEAT SHIELD DOWN.ROTATE THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY TO CLEAR THE BOLTS FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND PULL TOWARD THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VECHICLE.PLACE A DRAIN PAN UNDER THE VECHICLE AND DISCONNECT THE POWER STEERING LINES.REMOVE THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VECHICLE***** TO INSTALL ****** INSTALL NEW TEFLON O - RINGS ON THE POWER STEERING LINE FITTINGS. PLACE THE RACK AND PINION RETAINING BOLTS IN THE GEAR HOUSING.INSTALL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VECHICLE.INSTALL POWER STEERING LINES ON THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. INSTALL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY ON THE SUBFRAME.INSTALL ******** HEAT SHIELD.INSTALL TIE ROD ENDS TO THE KNUCKLES TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUTS AND INSTALL THE COTTER PINS.INSTALL STABILIZER BAR.INSTALL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY RETAINING BOLTS.TORQUE THEM TO 85 - 99 FT LBS. RAISE VECHICLE UNTIL SUBFRAME CONTACTS THE BODY.INSTALL REAR SUBFRAME RETAINING BOLTS TORQUE THEM TO 83 - 112 FT LBS.INSTALL EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEX TUBE TO DUAL CONVERTER Y PIPE.INSTALL FRONT WHEELS.INSTALL A NEW PINCH BOLT IN THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING ON THE RACK INPUT SHAFT TORQUE PINCH BOLT TO 25 - 33 FT LBS.POSITION THE STEERING COLUMN OPENING WEATHER SEAL OVER THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING.LOWER THE VECHICLE FILL THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR. START THE VECHICLE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS. CHECK FOR PROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION.BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM.

Removing the Ball Joint Step 1 Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheel assembly with the ball joint you need to replace. Do not remove the lug nuts.
Step 2 Set the transmission in neutral (manual) or park (automatic) and raise the wheel off the ground using a floor jack. Then support the car on a jack stand.
Step 3 Chock the rear wheels and apply the parking brake.
Step 4 Remove the wheel lugs and the wheel assembly.
Step 5 Remove the mounting nut and dished washer that secure the stabilizer bar to the control arm. Use a wrench or ratchet and socket.
Step 6 Unscrew and remove the mounting bolt and nut holding the inner side of the control arm to the car's body. This will relieve the tension on the stabilizer bar. Use a wrench to hold the mounting bolt as you unscrew the nut with a wrench or ratchet and socket.
Step 7 Unscrew the bolt on the steering knuckle that holds the control-arm ball joint to the knuckle. Use a wrench or ratchet and socket.
Step 8 Spread the steering knuckle joint that holds the control-arm ball joint to the knuckle. Use a large screwdriver or pry bar. Then separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 9 Pull the control arm from the stabilizer bar.
Step 10 Remove the stabilizer bar spacer from the control arm and keep it in a secure place. You will need to use it on the new control-arm ball joint assembly.
Installing the Ball Joint Step 1 Insert the new control-arm ball joint stud into the steering knuckle joint. As you look through the mounting bolt hole on the steering knuckle, align the notch on the ball joint stud with the hole. Insert a new ball joint mounting bolt and start a new nut on the bolt. Tighten the nut.
Step 2 Mount the stabilizer bar spacer in the control arm, then insert the stud bolt at the end of the stabilizer bar into the control arm mounting hole and spacer.
Step 3 Set the other end of the control arm in its mounting position and insert the mounting bolt. Then start the mounting nut on the bolt by hand.
Step 4 Hold the head of the mounting bolt that secures the control arm to the car's body using a wrench, then tighten the nut.
Step 5 Secure the stabilizer bar to the control arm with the dished washer and mounting nut. Tighten the nut.
Step 6 Install the wheel assembly and lugs. Tighten the lugs with the lug wrench just enough to hold the wheel assembly firmly in place.
Step 7 Lower the vehicle and finish tightening the wheel lugs.
Step 8
Remove the chocks from the rear wheels.

Removal & Installation

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft nut from the link bolt.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers.
6. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket.
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
11. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.

To install:

1. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft.
3. Install the brackets over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.
4. Install insulator bracket bolts and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
5. Install the stabilizer shaft link insulators and spacers.
6. Apply Loctite® on the threads of the stabilizer link bolts then install the bolts.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft nut to the link bolt and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm), and continue to tighten the nut until 2-4 threads protrude above the nut.
8. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Remove the safety stands
11. Lower the vehicle.

Removing the rack and pinion assembly from a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Se To get the old rack and pinion off of the car for replacement involves lowering the sub-frame, removing the stabilizer bar, and pulling the rack out from the driver side of the vehicle.

• Start by lifting or jacking up the car and removing the front wheels. Once the car is safely supported, disconnect both tie rods from the steering knuckles.
• The rear motor mount sits on top of the cross-member part of the sub-frame, and must be disconnected to allow the sub-frame to drop a few inches. Remove the three bolts attaching it to the center of the sub-frame - one in the back and two in the front near the back of the transmission.
• Loosen the two bolts holding the front of the sub-frame. Place a scissor jack or bottle jack under the rear of the sub-frame where the bolt for the motor mount was. Remove the two smaller bolts from each side of the rear of the sub-frame (total 4 bolts) and then loosen the two remaining larger bolts holding the rear of the sub-frame (these bolts go through the rear control arm bushings and are very long) until the bolts are only going through the control arm bushing, and not into the chassis. You do not need to remove these completely.
• Remove the stabilizer links from both sides.
• Next you must disconnect the steering linkage. This is done easily by lifting up the rubber boot to expose the small bolt holding the linkage. Remove the bolt and pry the linkage upward using a pry tool or screw driver.
• Near the passenger side of the crossmember, remove the bolt holding the power steering line bracket to the chassis. You may now begin to lower the sub-frame using the jack. The front bolts should have lowered the sub-frame about a half-inch or so, allowing you to lower the back of the sub-frame 3 or 4 inches.
• With the sub-frame lowered, you can now access the bolts holding the stabilizer bar in place. The right side has a nut screwed onto the top of it holding the power steering lines, remove this first, then remove both bolts. Pry or pull the stabilizer brackets up and out. Remove the stabilizer bar.
• Now you can get to both of the bolts holding the rack in place. Remove both of these, then begin to slide the rack toward the driver side wheel well until there is no more slack in the power steering lines. At this point you should be able to get to the nuts securing the lines on the rack. Loosen both nuts and be ready with something to cap the ends with. I used part of a plastic bag and a wire to tie it. You can now pull the rack out through the driver side.
• Be sure to replace the rubber o-rings on the ends of the lines when putting the new rack in. Replace everything in the reverse order. Put your tie rods on the new rack, making sure to count the turns or make a mark or measure to be sure your tie rods end up close to the same length as before.
• Bleed the power steering system.

Important: Get an alignment! Not only is it dangerous to drive with your steering out of align but it will also grate the tread off your tires in a matter of weeks or even days.

1.Turn ignition to OFF position to place steering column in unlocked position.
2.Remove hub nut
3.Loosen, but do not remove, three top mount-to-shock tower
4.Raise vehicle on a hoist.
5.Remove tire and wheel assembly
6.Move brake caliper and wire out of the way
7.Remove brake rotor
8.Remove cotter pin from tie rod end stud and remove slotted nut.
Discard cotter pin and nut
9.remove tie rod from knuckle
10.Remove stabilizer bar link nut, and remove link from strut
11.Remove and discard lower arm-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be used to remove bolt.) Using a screwdriver, slightly spread knuckle-to-lower arm pinch joint and remove lower arm from steering knuckle.
12.Press halfshaft from hub
13.Remove shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Using a large screwdriver, slightly spread knuckle-to-strut pinch joint, if required, for removal
14.Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly from shock absorber strut
15.Remove three top mount-to-shock tower nuts and remove strut and spring assembly from vehicle
16.Compress spring with Spring Compressor
17.Place 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock strut shaft and hold while removing top shaft retaining nut with a 21mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet
18.Loosen Spring Compressor , then remove top mount bracket assembly, bearing plate assembly and spring.
INSTALLATION
1.Place a 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock strut shaft and hold while tightening top shaft retaining nut with a 21mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet to 53-72 Nm (40-53 lb-ft).
2.Install strut and spring assembly and three top mount-to-shock tower nuts
3.Install steering knuckle and hub assembly to shock absorber strut.
4.Install a new shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Tighten to 98-132 Nm (73-97 lb-ft).
5.Install halfshaft into hub
6.Install lower arm to steering knuckle ensuring that ball stud groove is properly positioned and boot seal is not damaged. Install a new pinch bolt and nut. Tighten to 53-72 Nm (40-53 lb-ft).
7.Install stabilizer bar link to strut and install a new stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 lb-ft).
8.Install tie rod end onto knuckle.
9.Install a new tie rod end slotted nut. Tighten to 31-47Nm (23-34 lb-ft).
10.Install a new slotted nut retaining cotter pin.
11.Install brake rotor
12.Install brake caliper
13.Install tire and wheel assembly
14.Tighten three top mount-to-shock tower nuts to 30-40Nm (23-29 lb-ft).
15.Lower vehicle and tighten hub nut to 230-275 Nm (170-202 lb-ft)
16.Depress brake pedal several times prior to moving vehicle.

Hope this helps. Good luck !