GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 STS 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Adjust Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    3. Object Number: 826490 Size: SH
  3. Remove the adjustment link to knuckle mounting bolt.
  4. Remove the adjustment link to frame mounting nut.
  5. Remove the adjustment link to frame mounting bolt.
  6. Remove the adjustment link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 826490 Size: SH
  1. Install the adjustment link to the vehicle.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.

  2. Install the adjustment link to knuckle mounting bolt and tighten to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
  3. Install the adjustment link to frame mounting bolt.
  4. Install the adjustment link to frame mounting nut and tighten to 170 N·m (125 lb ft).
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.