GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:
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
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-05-07
Front End Alignment - Missing Dowel Pin Recommendation
1Fault
- While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
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 .
