Buick Regal: Knuckle Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Remove.
3. Rear Brake Rotor - Remove.
4. Rear Brake Shield - Remove.
5. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Remove.
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Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Remove.
7. Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Remove.
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Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Remove.
9. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt(1) - Remove.
10. Support the lower control arm.
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Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Remove.
12. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Remove.
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Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear suspension trailing arm bolt.
14. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt(2) - Remove[2x] - Trailing Arm Replacement.
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Rear Knuckle(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
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Rear Knuckle(1) - Install.
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Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt(2) - Install[2x].
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Raise the rear suspension lower control arm (1) back into position. 4.
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Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Install.
5. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Install.
6. Remove the support from the rear suspension lower control arm.
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Rear Suspension Adjust Link Outer Bolt(2) - Install.
8. Rear Suspension Adjust Link Nut(1) - Install.
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Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Install.
10. Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Install.
11. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Install.
12. Rear Brake Shield - Install.
13. Rear Brake Rotor - Install.
14. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Install.
15. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (AWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
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Rear Brake Rotor (1) - Remove.
4. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Remove.
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
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Rear Brake Shield(1) - Remove.
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Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) @Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Separate.
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Rear Suspension Knuckle(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
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NOTE: Prior to assembly it is recommended to reposition the rear suspension knuckle bushing to aid during installation.
Install a suitable socket (2) that is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the rear suspension knuckle bushing (1).
2. Install a suitable socket (3) that is larger than the outside diameter of the rear suspension knuckle bushing on the opposite side of the rear suspension knuckle (6).
3. Install a suitable bolt (4) and nut (5).
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Ensure that the socket (1) is larger than the rear suspension knuckle bushing and sits flush against the rear suspension knuckle (2).
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Rotate the nut (1) forcing the socket (2) and the rear suspension knuckle bushing (3) flush with the rear suspension knuckle (4).
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Rear Suspension Knuckle(1) - Install.
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Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Suspension Adjust Link(1) @Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link(1)@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Brake Shield(1) - Install.
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Install.
15. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor@Rear Suspension Knuckle - Install.
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Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Install.
17. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
18. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Right Side - Remove.
3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Right Side - Remove and DISCARD.
4.
Rear Stabili
Rear Shock Absorber Mount Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)Shock Absorber Replacement (GNQ).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Shock Absorber Nu
Adjust Link Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Rear Wheel Speed
Sensor Replacement
(All Wheel Drive) - Remove.
3.
Rear Suspension
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
3.
Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Remove.
4. Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD.
5. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
6.
Remove and DISCARD the oil filter. (1)
7. Ensure that the
DTC P0443, P0458, or P0459
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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