Alignment Specifications

1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Alignment Specifications
Alignment Specifications
Caster *:
Service Checking (C) +2.7° ± 1.0°
Service Setting (B) +2.7° ± 0.50°
Camber:
Service Checking +0.80° ± 0.80°
Service Setting +0.80° ± 0.50°
Toe-In (Degrees-Per Wheel):
Service Checking +0.10° ± 0.10°
Service Setting +0.10° ± 0.05°


1. The vehicle must be jounced three times before checking alignment in order to eliminate the false readings.
2. (A) The front suspension Z dimension and the rear suspension D are indicated in trim heights.
3. (B) The left and the right side to be equal within 0.50°.
4. (C) The left and the right side to be equal within 1.0°.
5. (D) The toe-in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and the steering wheel must be held straight ahead position within 4-6°.
6. * The caster set is relative to the ground.

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