Missing Alignment Dowel Pin (PI02003D)
Publication date: 2015-03-02Reference number: PI02003D
MISSING ALIGNMENT DOWEL PIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): PI02003D, Date of Issue:
March 2, 2015
| AFFECTED MODEL(S): | 2002-2015 Cadillac Escalade Models; 2000-2015 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL; 2008-2012 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon; 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, 1999-2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic; 2003-2009 Hummer H2 |
| SUPERCEDES: | This PI was superseded to update Models. Please discard PI02003C. |
SERVICE INFORMATION
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
CONDITION/CONCERN
While performing a front end alignment it may be noticed that the upper control arm bracket alignment pin is missing. This pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTIONS
If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be utilized as a temporary alignment aid to properly center the cam to the bracket, while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.