GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Adjustment Link Replacement
Adjustment Link Replacement
Tools Required
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J6627-A Tie Rod Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Measure and record the distance between the 2 lock nuts on the center adjuster.
3. Use paint in order to mark the position of the 2 lock nuts on the center adjuster.
4. Loosen the nut that retains the outer adjustment link to the control arm.
5. Position the top of the nut with the top of the outer adjustment link stud.
6. Use the J6627-A , or equivalent, in order to separate the stud from the control arm.
7. Remove and discard the nut.
8. Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the inner adjustment link to the rear suspension support.
9. Discard the nut.
10. Remove the inner adjustment link from the rear suspension support.
Disassemble Procedure
1. Use a vise with soft jaws in order to hold the center adjuster (3).
2. Important: The following components have left-hand threads:
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The inner adjustment link (5)
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The inner lock nut (2)
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The corresponding end of the center adjuster
Loosen the inner lock nut.
3. Important: Count the turns necessary for removal of the inner adjustment link.
Remove the inner adjustment link from the center adjuster.
4. Loosen the outer lock nut (4).