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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Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
Special Tools
GE-26568 Coolant and Battery Tester
WARNING: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in
the radiator
can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at
atmospheric pressure. Removal of the surge tank cap, while the cooling
system is hot and under h
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press
OFF again to deactivate this feature
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