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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIR
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Alignment: Service and Repair
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 1 Caster adjustment:
CASTER
Caster angle is adjusted by rearranging washers located at both ends of the upper control arm, Fig. 1. A kit consisting of two washers, one of 3 mm thickness and one of 9 mm thickness, must be used when adjusting caster angle.
Fig. 2 Camber adjustment:
CAMBER
Camber is adjusted by removing the upper ball joint, rotating it 1/2 turn and reinstalling it with flat of upper flange on inboard side of control arm, Fig. 2. This will increase positive camber by approximately 1°.
TOE-IN
To adjust toe-in, loosen tie rod jam nuts at tie rod ends and loosen clamp at rubber bellows. Turn each tie rod to increase or decrease its length until proper toe-in is obtained. Torque jam nut to 50 ft. lbs.
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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.