Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
DESCRIPTION
Excessive wear on the inboard edges of the rear tires may be caused by camber and rear toe settings that are not within specification. To correct
this, reset rear camber and rear toe to specification. If camber cannot be set to specification, install an adjustable camber kit if not previously
installed, using the following service procedure:
PROCEDURE
1. Inspect rear suspension for damage. Replace any damaged components before continuing.
2. Measure and record vehicle rear wheel alignment settings for LH camber, RH camber, LH toe and RH toe. If vehicle is in specification for camber
but out of specification for toe, reset toe to nominal specification of +0.06° toe-in for each individual wheel.
3. Obtain Rear Camber Adjustment Kit E7DZ-5K751-A or equivalent.
4. Raise vehicle using frame hoist.
5. Remove stabilizer bar bracket from outboard ends of lower rear suspension arm and bushing and rear stabilizer bar.
6. Remove parking brake cable retaining bracket from crossmember center bracket.
7. Place a floor jack with a wood block under lower rear suspension arm and bushing stamping midway between lower arm inner pivot bushing and
rear spring.
8. Remove and discard rear suspension arm and bushing inner pivot retaining nut.
9. Using floor jack, pre-load underside of lower arm. Remove and discard lower arm inner pivot bolt.
10. Using floor jack, slowly lower the rear suspension arm and bushing out of crossmember pocket until rear spring is completely relaxed. A pry bar
