PIT5846

Bulletin No.: PIT5846
Published date: N/A
Preliminary Information
PIT5846 Interim Rear Toe Link Replacement
Models
Brand:
Model:
VIN:
Model Years:
from
Engine:
to
Transmissions:
Cadillac
SRX
2010 - 2016
All
All
All
All
Saab
9-4X
2010 - 2012
All
All
All
All
Involved Region or Country:
Condition:
Cause:
North America
Warnings may include but are not limited to:
Service Traction Control message
Service Stabilitrak message
Stabilitrak malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) stays on or ashes intermittently
Service Rear Axle message
Chimes in combination with any of these messages or MILs
Sway or wander while driving
Loud metallic or other unusual noise from the rear suspension
O -center steering wheel
Possible issue with the rear toe adjustment link(s)
Correction:
IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is already at the dealership for service – follow the steps below
.
If the vehicle is not at the dealership and customer issue description includes the above listed conditions, the vehicle should be
ﬂat towed in for service.
If diagnostics lead to an issue with the rear toe adjustment links perform the following:
Note: If the replacement of a rear suspension adjust link necessary, BOTH must be removed and DISCARDED and a 2 NEW rear suspension adjust links
installed.
1. Remove the existing toe link and reserve for comparison.
2. Install new link.
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3. Loosen the rear suspension adjust link nuts (1) and (3).
4. Reference removed link. Adjust the toe by rotating the rear suspension adjust link (2) until the approximate length of old link has been reached. Finger
tighten the adjust link nuts.
5. Repeat for opposite side.
6. Adjust the front and rear toe to speciﬁcations. When the ﬁnal rear toe setting has been set, follow the tightening sequence
below.
Note: The following steps use a 26 mm crows foot wrench attached to a torque wrench. The orientation of the crows foot to the torque wrench
should be as close to in-line as possible to obtain accurate readings
7. Align the 26 mm crows foot wrench (1) to the torque wrench (2) as illustrated above.
Note: Ensure the open end of the wrench (1) is on the adjust link (2) while the adjust link nuts (3) are checked with the torque wrench (4).
Note: It is critical to follow steps 7 an 8 precisely to avoid a repeat of this concern.
8. Using a backup wrench (1) to hold the rear suspension adjust link (2), tighten the rear suspension adjust link nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 lb ft).
Parts Information
Description
Rear Suspension Adjustment Link
Part Number
20867273
Quantity
2
Part number 20867273 is on order writing control.
Dealers must place a CSO order and upgrade the CSO order to a SPAC case for the order to be ful lled
Warranty Information
All vehicles repaired under the terms of this PI will be paid regardless of warranty status, age, or mileage by using the following labor operation. DO NOT
charge customers for this repair.
Labor Operation:
9105595
Description:
Trans. Type
Install Both Toe Rear Suspension Links (Includes Front and
ZREG
Rear Toe Alignment)
Version History
Version
Modiﬁed
1
07/01/2021 - Created on
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Labor Time:
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