Regal V6-173 2.8L (1988)
Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins
Alignment - Rear Camber Adjustment Manual Update
Bulletin 89-3-24
Date Oct., '89
Ref. No. 89-238-3
Corp. Ref. No. 933101
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - (SECTION 3A - WHEEL ALIGNMENT) "REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT"
MODELS AFFECTED:
1988-1989 REGALS
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
The rear camber adjustment procedure has been revised due to a design change in the auxiliary spring special tool for the following Service Manuals.
Year
Model
Pages
1988
Regal
Delete all reference to
Auxiliary Spring.
1989
Regal
3A-5
Procedure
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
NOTICE:
See "NOTICE" on Page 3A-1 of this section.
1.
Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (Section OA).
2.
Tire and wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
3.
Auxiliary spring, refer to Buick Bulletin #89-3-23.
4.
Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket (if used).
5.
Place strut in vise.
-
At the lower strut to knuckle attaching hole, file the hole lateral (oblong).
6.
Place auxiliary spring assembly in vise.
-
At the lower strut attaching hole, file the hole lateral (oblong).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1.
Attach to knuckle: strut assembly/stabilizer shaft bracket/upper auxiliary spring bracket.
-
Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2.
Strut to body bolts and brake hose bracket, refer to Rear Suspension (Section 3D).
3.
Auxiliary spring, refer to Buick bulletin #89-3-23.
4.
Tires and wheels, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
5.
Lower vehicle.