Alignment - Rear Camber Adjustment Manual Update
89pontiac13Bulletin Number: 89-3-24
Reference Number: 933101
Publish Date: 9/89
Subject: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - (SECTION 3A - WHEEL ALIGNMENT) "REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT"
Models
Affected: 1988-89 GRAND PRIX
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
The rear camber adjustment procedure has been revised due to a design change in the auxiliary spring special tool for the following Service Manuals.
Model Year Division Pages
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix 3A-5
1989 Pontiac Grand Prix Delete all reference to
Auxiliary Spring.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
NOTICE: SEE "NOTICE" ON PAGE 3A-1 OF THIS SECTION.
1. Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (Section OA).
2. Tire and wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
3. Auxiliary spring, refer to Bulletin 89-3-25 issued 9/89.
4. Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket (if used).
5. Place strut in vise.
- At the lower strut to knuckle attaching hole, file the hole lateral (oblong).
6. Place auxiliary spring assembly in vise.
- At the lower strut attaching hole, file the hole lateral (oblong).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Attach to knuckle: strut assembly/stabilizer shaft bracket/upper auxiliary spring bracket.
- Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2. Strut to body bolts and brake hose bracket, refer to Rear Suspension (Section 3D).
3. Auxiliary spring, refer to Pontiac bulletin 89-3-25.
4. Tires and wheels, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
5. Lower vehicle.
Adjust
- Camber
Tighten
- Strut to knuckle nuts to 185 N-m (136 N-m lb. ft.)
IMPORTANT: Toe must be checked after changing camber.