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

1. First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
2. 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

1. First Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
2. 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.

1.  
2. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3. 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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