Buick Regal: Description and Operation
REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of the independent link type. Rear suspension adjustment is achieved through adjustable toe links and lower control arms. The rear coil springs are retained between the body and the lower control arm. Rubber insulators isolate the coil spring at both top and bottom. The rear suspension consists of 2 shock absorbers attached to the lower control arm and the reinforced body areas.
The rear suspension system performs the following functions:
- Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to the body
- Controls the torque reaction on acceleration and braking
The suspension system consists of the following components:
- Support assembly
- Coil springs and insulators
- Stabilizer shaft, insulators and stabilizer links
- Toe adjust links
- Upper lateral links
- Lower control arms
- Trailing arms
- Knuckles
- Wheel bearing/hub
- Shock absorbers
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL TOOLS
CH-43631
J-43631
Ball Joint Remover
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Suspension General Diagnosis
SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Trim Height Specifications (P-R Height) - Hatchback
NOTE: For 0% option vehicles add 1 mm to front and rear suspension
values.
For 100% option vehicles subt
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
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Cylinder Head Disassemble
Special Tools
EN-43963 Valve Spring Compressor (off car)
EN-46116 Valve Stem Seal Remover/Installer
EN-50717 Valve Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
1.
Remove the intake camshaft position sensor (2) and bolt (1).
2.
Remove the exhaust camshaft position
DTC B0173, B0178, B0509, B0514 or B3933
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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