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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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
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
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Special Tools
GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector
GE-50078 Electronic Leak Detector
GE-50300 R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Cart
GE-50744 A/C R-1234yf PAG Oil Injector Hose
GE-50745 A/C R-1234yf POE Oil Injector Hose
GE-50957 Machine R-1234yf Contaminated Refrigerant
Equivalen
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation
pressures.
Inspect the tires for wear.
Check the windshield washer
fluid level.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter