Buick Regal: Description and Operation
REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of the independent link type. Rear suspension adjustment is achieved through adjustable toe links and lower control arms. The rear coil springs are retained between the body and the lower control arm. Rubber insulators isolate the coil spring at both top and bottom. The rear suspension consists of 2 shock absorbers attached to the lower control arm and the reinforced body areas.
The rear suspension system performs the following functions:
- Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to the body
- Controls the torque reaction on acceleration and braking
The suspension system consists of the following components:
- Support assembly
- Coil springs and insulators
- Stabilizer shaft, insulators and stabilizer links
- Toe adjust links
- Upper lateral links
- Lower control arms
- Trailing arms
- Knuckles
- Wheel bearing/hub
- Shock absorbers
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS
CH-43631
J-43631
Ball Joint Remover
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Suspension General Diagnosis
SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Trim Height Specifications (P-R Height) - Hatchback
NOTE: For 0% option vehicles add 1 mm to front and rear suspension
values.
For 100% option vehicles subt
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
Air Vents
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Instrument Cluster
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Hazard Warning Flashers
Light Sensor
Infotainment
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with fog lamps, this
light comes on when the fog lamps
are on.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
when the cruise control is on and
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