GM Lower Rear Suspension Link Replacement

This suspension link was poorly designed and can get easily bent on the earlier models. GM has redesigned this part; therefore, we recommend getting the latest part instead and not installing a used part which could be the early version. This guide provides instructions on changing the rear lower suspension link (control arm) on 2017 and newer GM SUVs vehicles, including Buick and Cardillac (see application section below).

Symptoms

• Suspension noise
• The vehicle pulls to one side.
• Premature tire wear
• Vibration while passing over humps

What you will need

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• Jack
• Jack/car stands
• Tire wrench
• Torque wrench
• Socket wrench
• Combination wrench

Procedure

1. Park the vehicle on level ground and loosen the lug nuts.
2. Place the jack at the jacking point and lift the car so the heels are free to turn. Secure the car with a jack stand before removing the wheels.
3. Remove all wheel bolts. Put a wheel guide to prevent scratches on rims and remove the wheels.
4. Mark one side of the lower suspension before removing it (the marking provides a reference later for installing the new one ).
5. Remove the bolt that secures the lower suspension link to the rear suspension knuckle.
6. Remove the bolt that secures the lower suspension link to the frame.
7. Install the new lower suspension and check the marking for which side it should be installed.
8. Installed new bolts for lower suspension link.
9. Call your GM dealer to get torque specs and torque all bolts to specification.

Applications

• GMC ACADIA 2017+
• GMC ACADIA 2018+
• Buick ENCLAVE 2018+
• Chevy TRAVERSE 2018+
• Cadillac XT5 2017+

We hope you find the GM Lower Rear Suspension Link Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your GM.