Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins
Alignment - Rear Camber Adjustment Manual Update
Bulletin Number:
89-3-24
Reference Number:
933101
Publish Date:
9/89
Subject:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - (SECTION 3A - WHEEL ALIGNMENT) "REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT"
Models
Affected:
1988-89 GRAND PRIX
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.
Model Year
Division
Pages
1988
Pontiac Grand Prix
3A-5
1989
Pontiac Grand Prix
Delete all reference to
Auxiliary Spring.
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 Bulletin 89-3-25 issued 9/89.
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 Pontiac bulletin 89-3-25.
4.
Tires and wheels, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
5.
Lower vehicle.
Adjust
-
Camber
Tighten
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Strut to knuckle nuts to 185 N-m (136 N-m lb. ft.)
IMPORTANT:
Toe must be checked after changing camber.