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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Rear Wheel Alignment
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
Rear Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the inner lower control arm cam bolt nuts.
2. Rotate the cam bolts to the required camber specification setting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Maintain the camber setting while tightening the cam bolt nuts Tighten
^ Tighten the inner lower control arm (front) bolt nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: Check the toe setting AFTER changing camber or caster.
4. Check the camber setting after tightening.
5. Adjust the camber setting if necessary.
Rear Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the inner toe link cam bolt and nuts
2. Rotate the cam bolt to the required toe specification settings.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Maintain the toe setting while tightening the cam bolt nut.
^ Tighten the rear suspension adjustment link lock nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
4. Check the toe setting after tightening.
5. Adjust the toe setting if necessary.
1. Loosen the inner lower control arm cam bolt nuts.
2. Rotate the cam bolts to the required camber specification setting.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Maintain the camber setting while tightening the cam bolt nuts Tighten
^ Tighten the inner lower control arm (front) bolt nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: Check the toe setting AFTER changing camber or caster.
4. Check the camber setting after tightening.
5. Adjust the camber setting if necessary.
Rear Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the inner toe link cam bolt and nuts
2. Rotate the cam bolt to the required toe specification settings.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Maintain the toe setting while tightening the cam bolt nut.
^ Tighten the rear suspension adjustment link lock nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
4. Check the toe setting after tightening.
5. Adjust the toe setting if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.