Tourque specs for 2006 Equinox stabilizer bars front end

For this level of repairs it is probably worth you buying a good quality workshop manual for your vehicle as this will list every torque setting you will ever need. There are also some basic manuals available for free online if your prepared to hunt for them.

My database showed 157 ft lbs for hub nut.
151 ft lbs should work just fine. I didn't see the other answer before looking up torque specs?

Look no more Javier,i found it for you,here's a link to the stabilizer bar. Repair Guides Front Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar AutoZone com Also join the Autozone site,it's free,then you can use their repair guides like me,need more help,let me know.

Three bolts are 70 lbs,could be 120+/-.

get all 4 wheels off the ground,start vehicle,put in drive,with a large bar stop each wheel,itcan tell you which wheel has the issue.I've replaced all 4 hub and bearings,11/2 trs later the rear went again.... buy the best possible..hope that helps !

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Stabilizer Links

Removal & Installation

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly and remove from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly.
2. Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
3. Connect the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft.
4. Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
5. Install the front tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.

could be a bent rim ? have you changed the universal joints? how about the tie rods and stabilizer bar

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Section 04-01: Suspension and Wheel Hubs, Front 1996 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Stabilizer Bar Removal

1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Support vehicle with hoist or safety stands behind front sub-frame (5C145).
   

1. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
   Remove and discard nuts retaining stabilizer bar link (5K484) assembly to front stabilizer bar (5482) and front shock absorber (18124) with an 8 mm closed-end wrench and an 18 mm open-end wrench.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove nuts retaining steering gear (3504) to front sub-frame, and move steering gear off the front sub-frame.
   

1. With another set of support safety stands under front sub-frame, remove two rear subframe retaining bolts. Lower rear of the front sub-frame to obtain access to stabilizer bar brackets (5486).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove front stabilizer bar U-bracket bolts and replacestabilizer bar brackets and/or front stabilizer bar as required. Discard lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493) and bolts.
   

Installation

1. Clean front stabilizer bar to remove dirt and contamination in area of stabilizer bar insulator installation position.
   

1. Lubricate inside diameter of new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A. Do not use any mineral or petroleum based lubricants as they will deteriorate the rubber lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators.
   

1. Install new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators onto front stabilizer bar and position them in approximate location.
   

1. Install stabilizer bar bracket on front sub-frames and install new bolts. Tighten to 30-40 Nm (22-29 lb-ft).
   

1. Raise front sub-frame and install new front sub-frame-to-body retaining bolts. Position steering gear onto front sub-frame and install retaining nuts. Tighten to 115-135 Nm (85-99 lb-ft).
   

1. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut, or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
   Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber and to front stabilizer bar, making sure that the stabilizer bar link is properly positioned. The letters "Top LH" and "Top RH" are moulded into the stabilizer bar link for correct assembly to the front shock absorber strut.
   

1. Install new nuts and secure stabilizer bar link assembly to front stabilizer bar and front shock absorber. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 lb-ft) at front shock absorber strut and 47-63 Nm (35-46 lb-ft) at front stabilizer bar.
   

1. Remove safety stands.
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

It is likely both your track bar and the lack of a steering gear box stabilizer. The bushings on your stock track bar can be replaced with polyeurethane or metal bushings which will help curb the problem.
The steering stabilizer attaches to your steering gear box and your frame allowing the steering to be more stable. I have put both on my truck and it drives like a caddy now as a result. If I had to choose between the two items, my money would go to the steering stabilizer first. I believe I bought mine here:
http://www.xtremediesel.com/bd-powerperformancedodgesteeringstabilizer.aspx
Hope this helps