GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Inner Adjustment Link Replacement
Inner Adjustment Link Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use paint in order to mark the position of the inner lock nut (2) on the center adjuster (3).
3. Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (6) that retain the inner adjustment link (5) to the rear suspension support.
4. Discard the nut.
5. Remove the inner adjustment link from the rear suspension support.
6. Important: The following components have left-hand threads:
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The inner adjustment link
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The inner lock nut
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The corresponding end of the center adjuster
Loosen the inner lock nut.
7. Important: Count the turns necessary for removal of the inner adjustment link.
Remove the inner adjustment link from the center adjuster.
Installation Procedure
1. Important: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts yet. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the
suspension fasteners.