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Info - Availability of Steering Knuckles for Competitive Driving

Subject:Availability of Steering Knuckles for Competitive Driving

Models:2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007 Pontiac G5
2004-2007 Saturn ION, ION Redline



This bulletin is being revised to add a statement in the Alternate Steering Knuckles section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-03-08-001C (Section 03 - Suspension).


Alternate Steering Knuckles

This is to advise owners who intend to use their vehicles for competitive driving, of the availability of alternate steering knuckles, and to provide recommended alignment specifications for those owners who use their vehicles for competitive driving. These steering knuckles are available through GM service parts and are suggested for use on the Cobalt (Pursuit)/ION Redline. Refer to the Parts Information below for ordering instructions. (This steering knuckle may also be installed and the alignment specifications used, at the customer's discretion, for non-competition purposes.)

Replacement Procedure

Service replacement instructions can be found in SI (Steering Knuckle Replacement).

Alignment Settings

The following alignment settings provide for even tire wear in competitive driving.

Please use the following alignment specifications for competitive driving only:

Camber

Front

-1.5 +/- .75 deg.

Rear

-1.5 +/- .75 deg.

Caster

Front

3.65 +/- .75 deg.

Toe

Front

.20 +/- .5 deg.

Rear

.25 +/- .5 deg.

The original vehicle alignment specifications can be found in SI (Wheel Alignment Specifications).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

88958710

Knuckle, LH Steering

88958711

Knuckle, RH Steering

Warranty Information

The above modifications are considered to be a customer option and should be performed at the customer's expense.

Prior to using your vehicle for competitive driving, refer to your vehicle warranty book or General Motors dealership for information on the General Motors new vehicle factory warranty, and how competitive driving may effect your warranty.