Buick Regal: Adjust Link Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (All Wheel Drive) - Remove.
3.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Remove.
4. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Cam(2) - Remove.
5.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt(1) - Remove.
DISCARD the bolt.
6.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Nut(1) - Remove.
7. Remove the rear suspension outer bolt (2) and washer (3).
DISCARD the bolt.
8.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) - Install.
2.
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component.
Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt(1) - Install.
Install a NEW bolt.
3.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Cam(2) - Install.
4. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Install and tighten 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
5.
Install the rear suspension adjust link outer bolt (2) and washer (3).
Install a NEW bolt.
6. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Nut(1) - Install.
Tighten
- First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (90 - 105 degrees)
7. Check the rear wheel alignment.
ADJUST LINK REPLACEMENT (AWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness(1)@Rear Suspension Adjust Link(2) - Separate.
3.
Remove the rear suspension adjust link outer bolt (1) and washer (2).
DISCARD the bolt.
4.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Remove.
5. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Cam(2) - Remove.
6. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt - (3) Remove.
7.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) - Install.
2.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Suspension Adjust Link Inner Bolt(3) - Install.
3. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Cam(2) - Install.
4. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Install.
Tighten
- First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (30 - 45 degrees)
5.
Install a NEW rear suspension adjust link bolt (1) and washer (2).
Tighten
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners.
Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (90-105 degrees)
6.
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness(1)@Rear Suspension Adjust Link(2) - Install.
7. Check the rear toe adjustment.
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Rear Spring Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1) - Remove.
3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2) - Remove.
4.
Rear Shock Absorber Nut(1) - Remove
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. { If equipped }Rear Suspension Position Ball Socket @Rear Suspension Upper
Lateral Link - Disconnect.
3.
Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Li
Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3.
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Nut(1) - Remove.
4. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt(2) - Remove a
SEE MORE:
DTC P2716, P2720, or P2721
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure: Refer to Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Refer to Strategy
Based Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: R
Park Brake
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced
with NEW after removal.
Application
Rear Parking Brake Actuator Seal
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
All f
