Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:
Vehicles from MY 15 are equipped with new equalizer beam links, which are 6 mm shorter. Old and new equalizer beam links are NOT interchangeable!

Length (A)
- old: 662.9 mm
- new: 656.9 mm
Install the equalizer beam link to the vehicle.
NOTE:
Following step must be proceed in order to achieve correct rear axle joints alignment.

Using the lift table, raise the axle to the proper trim height specification by measuring the vertical distance (a) between the center of the wheel hub (2) and top of the wheel opening (1).

Dimension (a)

417 mm (16.42 in)
Install the equalizer beam link to the vehicle.
WARNING:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Raise the equalizer beam link in horizontal position before tighten the inner equalizer beam link bolt.
Install and tighten the NEW equalizer beam link bolt and the NEW nut (1) to the equalizer beam center link (2).
1. First Pass: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: 60 degrees, using the EN-45059 meter
Loosely install the equalizer beam link bolt (1) to the rear axle (2).
Install the equalizer beam center link heat shield. Refer to Equalizer Beam Center Link Heat Shield Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

Tighten the equalizer beam link bolt with vehicle standing on the ground.

Tighten the equalizer beam link bolt (1) to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).