Part Description: 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Cam Kit, Front Upper Control Arm Adjust
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Vehicle Fitment
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 | Base, C3, Denali, HT, Hybrid, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L ELECTRIC/GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L ELECTRIC/FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L ELECTRIC/GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair
Q: What may cause steering and vibration complaints?
A:
Steering and vibration complaints may be the result of improper alignment, wheel, and tire imbalance, and tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the jam nut on the tie rod?
A:
You can tighten it to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should you do before adjusting the caster and camber angles?
A:
You should jounce the front bumper 3 times to allow the vehicle to return to normal height.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the pitman's arm?
A:
The procedure is to remove the steering gear, place the steering gear into a vise, remove the Pitman Arm nut and washer and remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the steering shaft coupling?
A:
The procedure is to set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position, install anti-rotation pin J 42640, mark the relationships of the Steering Shaft coupling, the upper intermediate steering shaft, and the power steering gear, remove the steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear, remove the steering shaft coupling nut and bolt at the upper intermediate steering shaft and remove the steering shaft coupling from the vehicle.