Alignment Specifications

1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Alignment Specifications
NOTE: Front suspension "Z" dimension and rear suspension "D" are indicated in Trim Heights. Refer to trim Height.

CASTER [1]:
Service Checking [3] +1.7 to +3.7
Service Setting [2] +2.2 to +3.2
CAMBER:
Service Checking [3] 0.0 to +1.60
Service Setting [2] +0.30 to +1.30
Toe-In (Degrees-Per Wheels) [4]:
Service Checking 0.0 to +0.20
Service Setting +0.05 to +0.15

[1] Caster set relative to ground.
[2] Left and right side to be equal with 0.50 degree.
[3] Left and right side to be equal within 1.0 degree.
[4] Toe-in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and steering wheel must be held straight ahead position within +/- 5.0 degrees.

RENDER: 1.0x

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