Adjust Link Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Adjust Link (GNC)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1	Rear Suspension Link Inner Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. Replace with NEW only. Support the adjust link horizontally with a jack before tightening the nut. Tighten First Pass: 90 N.m (66 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 60 degrees Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Rear Suspension Washer
3	Rear Suspension Link Bolt (Inner) Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. Replace with NEW only.
4	Rear Suspension Link Nut (Outer)
5	Rear Suspension Link Bolt (Outer) CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the rear suspension link bolt. Replace with NEW only. Tighten First Pass: 115 N.m (85 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
6	Adjust Link Procedure After installation, check the rear alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .