Buick Regal: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle(1) - Remove.
2.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Remove[4x].
3. Front Stabilizer Shaft(1)@Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Front Stabilizer Shaft(1)@Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle - - Install.
CAUTION: Fastener Caution
2. Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[4x]
22 N.m (16 lb ft).
3.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle(1) - Install.
STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut[2x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Link
Procedure
Install the front tire and wheel assembly.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedures
1. Front Wheel Speed Sensor@Steering Knuckle - Remove.
2. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft@Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly -
Separate.
3. Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JQ5) Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J17,
J60).
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt[3x]
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
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.
Procedure
Remove and DISCARD the bolts.
Tighten
First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: (60 - 75 degrees)
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
Procedure
Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the steering knuckle
bearing pilot bore
only.
NOTE:
Avoid applying grease to any other machined surfaces, holes, or threads.
Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with
grease or
debris.
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Removal Procedure
1.
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
2.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod(1)@Steering Knuckle - Separate.
3.
Front Lower Control Arm(1)@Steering Knuckle - Separate.
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1. Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Remove.
2.
Use the CH-43631 separator (1) to remove th
Special Tools
CH-42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket
CH-45400 Strut Spring Compressor
CH-48845-10 Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Disassembly Procedure
1. Re
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Strategy Based Diagnostics
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom
tables, if applicable.
2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system
functions. Refer to
Disassembled Views, Engine Component Description, and Lubrication Descri
: Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. Press again to turn the
flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cl