Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Regal Estate Wagon V6-252 4.1L VIN 4 4-BBL (1982), Regal L4-2.0L Turbo (2011), Regal V6-173 2.8L (1988), Regal V6-191 3.1L (1991), Regal V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1995), Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 7 FI (1986), Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 8 4-bbl (1983), Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 9 FI (1984), Regal V6-231 3.8L VIN A 2-bbl (1982), Regal V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1990), Regal V6-252 4.1L (1984), Regal V6-252 4.1L VIN 4 4-BBL (1983), Regal V6-260 4.3L DSL (1985), Regal V6-260 4.3L DSL VIN V FI (1982), Regal V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1998), Regal V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996), Regal V8-307 5.0L (1986), Regal V8-350 5.7L DSL VIN N FI (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information34 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Specifications › Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications2 3
  - Description and Operation11 pages
    Alignment Rack Maintenance2
    Definition of Terms › Camber2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Definition of Terms › Camber
  - System Diagnosis › General Information2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Preliminary Inspection2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Steering597 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Steering Knuckle2
  - Power Steering80 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair8 pages
    Power Steering Gear Lines (Right or Left)
    Power Steering Hose and Pipe › Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (Pressure Line)2 3 4 5 6 7
    Power Steering Motor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Pump Replacement Tips
    Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Diagrams51 pages
    Diagram Information and Instructions › Abbreviation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Diagnostic Aids40 pages
    General Troubleshooting Procedures23 pages
    Additional Information2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Troubleshooting Tests › Aftermarket Accessories2 3 4 5 6 7
    Troubleshooting Tools › Test Light/Digital Voltmeter2 3 4 5 6 7
    Wire Repair Procedures17 pages
    Circuit Protection Devices › Circuit Breakers2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Typical Electrical Repair Procedures9 pages
    Diode Replacement2 3 4 5
    Repairing Connectors › General Information2 3 4
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information17 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Diagnostic Information & Procedures2
    Service and Repair12 pages
    On-Vehicle Service
    Unit Repair › Reservoir Assembly2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Steering Column4 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming and Arming2 3
    Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Steering Gear › Component Information425 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins408 pages
    Recalls:100 pages
    0306275 pages
    Jan50 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    04 › Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Customer Interest:36 pages
    00-03-06-00127 pages
    Apr18 pages
    00 › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:136 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    0306275 pages
    Jan50 pages
    04 › Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    00-03-06-00127 pages
    Apr18 pages
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    00 › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:36 pages
    00-03-06-00127 pages
    Apr18 pages
    00 › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:100 pages
    0306275 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Jan50 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    04 › Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation25 pages
    Recall - Steering Gear Pinion Bearing Separation2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service Procedure › Steering Gear Inspection For Involvement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Diagnostic Information & Procedures2 3
    Service and Repair › Unit Repair › Outer Tie Rod2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins72 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Shaft:36 pages
    00-03-06-00127 pages
    Apr18 pages
    00 › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft:36 pages
    00-03-06-00127 pages
    Apr18 pages
    00 › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration › Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Service Precautions2 3 4 5 6
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - New Outer Tie Rods/Replacement Procedure2 3 4 5 6 7
- Suspension36 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Control Arm › Component Information6 pages
    Description and Operation › Front Suspension2
    Service and Repair › Front Lower Control Arm2 3 4
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Steering Knuckle2
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair › Spindle Rod Replacement (Front)2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Link › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Link: › 73-34-05
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Link: › 73-34-05
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Cartridge › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5 6
  - Trailing Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires127 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Tire Monitoring System › System Information59 pages
    Diagrams51 pages
    Diagram Information and Instructions › Abbreviation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Diagnostic Aids40 pages
    General Troubleshooting Procedures23 pages
    Additional Information2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Troubleshooting Tests › Aftermarket Accessories2 3 4 5 6 7
    Troubleshooting Tools › Test Light/Digital Voltmeter2 3 4 5 6 7
    Wire Repair Procedures17 pages
    Circuit Protection Devices › Circuit Breakers2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Typical Electrical Repair Procedures9 pages
    Diode Replacement2 3 4 5
    Repairing Connectors › General Information2 3 4
    System Diagnosis8 pages
    Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview › System Check2 3 4
    Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures4 pages
    Symptom Table
    Diagnostic Charts › Chart #1 Low Tire Indicator Is Always on2 3
  - Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheels › Component Information45 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Customer Interest: › 00-03-10-006F2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 00-03-10-002F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 00-03-10-002F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Description and Operation › General Description2 3
    Service and Repair6 pages
    On-Vehicle Service2
    Aluminum Wheels - Additional Information4 pages
    Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap2
    Aluminum Wheel Refinishing › Service Procedure2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2
  - Wheel Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 01-03-10-009A2 3 4
    Customer Interest: › 01-03-10-009A2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 99-03-10-1032
    Specifications › Tightening Torque2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
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13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
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16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections