Pre-Alignment Road Test With Customer

2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION 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 such as:
- Control arm bushings
- Shock dampeners
- 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 1 of the rear tires. Vibration in the steering wheel or in the floor pan is often the result of static imbalance or radial runout 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.