Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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Pre-Alignment Road Test With Customer
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Pre-Alignment Road Test With Customer
Perform a road test on the vehicle with the customer. The road test may help to identify many faulty parts:
- Worn control arm bushings or strut bearings
- Weak strut dampeners
- Loose power steering gear mounts
- Wheel bearings
- Tires
Obvious conditions must be brought to the customer's attention before beginning an alignment. A waddle feeling in the back of the vehicle often indicates the occurrence of a bent rim and/or a belt shift in one of the rear tires. Vibration in the steering wheel or in the floor pan is often the result of static imbalance or radial run out of the front tires.
- Worn control arm bushings or strut bearings
- Weak strut dampeners
- Loose power steering gear mounts
- Wheel bearings
- Tires
Obvious conditions must be brought to the customer's attention before beginning an alignment. A waddle feeling in the back of the vehicle often indicates the occurrence of a bent rim and/or a belt shift in one of the rear tires. Vibration in the steering wheel or in the floor pan is often the result of static imbalance or radial run out of the front tires.
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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.