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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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issueUpper control arm bracket alignment (dowel) pin missing at front end alignmentRemove

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Known issuesUpper control arm bracket alignment (dowel) pin missing at front end alignment1

  1. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-05-07

    Front End Alignment - Missing Dowel Pin Recommendation

    1. 1Fault

      • While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:Applies to 2000-2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL.
    • Condition:While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
    • Cause:The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
    • Repair:If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.

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    Remedy
    This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .