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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998METRO L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRPRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFI
Preliminary Inspection
1998 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Preliminary Inspection
PRELIMINARY INSPECTIONS
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. Either may also be caused by wheel and tire imbalance. An additional item to be checked, is the tire lead due to worn or defective tires. Lead is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. To ensure correct alignment readings and adjustments, the following inspections should be made before checking caster, camber or toe.
Important:
^ Consideration must be given to excessive loads. If an excess load is normally carried in the vehicle, it should remain in the vehicle during alignment checks.
^ Consider the condition of the equipment being used to check alignment and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
^ Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, the vehicle must be on a level surface fore, aft and transversely.
1. Inspect ail tires for the proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear. Refer to REPLACEMENT TIRES DESCRIPTION TIRE INFLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS.
2. Inspect the wheel bearings for looseness. Refer to WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS.
3. Inspect the ball studs. If excessively loose, correct the ball studs before adjusting. Refer to BALL STUD AND KNUCKLE INSPECTION in FRONT SUSPENSION.
4. Inspect the tie rod ends. If excessively loose, correct the tie rod ends before adjusting. Refer to TIE ROD in POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP or TIE ROD in MANUAL STEERING.
5. Inspect the lateral runout of tire and wheel assemblies and the tires. Refer to LATERAL FORCE VARIATIONS TIRE VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION.
6. Inspect the vehicle trim heights. If the heights are beyond the limits 'end' a correction is needed, the correction must be made before adjusting the toe. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT in TRIM HEIGHTS in SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS.
7. Inspect the rack and pinion mounting. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR in POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP or MANUAL STEERING in MANUAL STEERING.
8. Inspect the operation of the struts.
9. Inspect the control arms for looseness. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM in FRONT SUSPENSION.
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. Either may also be caused by wheel and tire imbalance. An additional item to be checked, is the tire lead due to worn or defective tires. Lead is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. To ensure correct alignment readings and adjustments, the following inspections should be made before checking caster, camber or toe.
Important:
^ Consideration must be given to excessive loads. If an excess load is normally carried in the vehicle, it should remain in the vehicle during alignment checks.
^ Consider the condition of the equipment being used to check alignment and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
^ Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, the vehicle must be on a level surface fore, aft and transversely.
1. Inspect ail tires for the proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear. Refer to REPLACEMENT TIRES DESCRIPTION TIRE INFLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS.
2. Inspect the wheel bearings for looseness. Refer to WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS.
3. Inspect the ball studs. If excessively loose, correct the ball studs before adjusting. Refer to BALL STUD AND KNUCKLE INSPECTION in FRONT SUSPENSION.
4. Inspect the tie rod ends. If excessively loose, correct the tie rod ends before adjusting. Refer to TIE ROD in POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP or TIE ROD in MANUAL STEERING.
5. Inspect the lateral runout of tire and wheel assemblies and the tires. Refer to LATERAL FORCE VARIATIONS TIRE VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION.
6. Inspect the vehicle trim heights. If the heights are beyond the limits 'end' a correction is needed, the correction must be made before adjusting the toe. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT in TRIM HEIGHTS in SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS.
7. Inspect the rack and pinion mounting. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR in POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP or MANUAL STEERING in MANUAL STEERING.
8. Inspect the operation of the struts.
9. Inspect the control arms for looseness. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM in FRONT SUSPENSION.
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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.