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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001LUMINA V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTREAR TOE ADJUSTMENT
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J
Rear Toe Adjustment
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Rear Toe Adjustment
- Tools Required
- J 38118 Rear Toe Adjusting Tool
Important: Perform the left and the right toe adjustment procedures in the same manner.
Important:
- Check and set the toe with a full fuel tank.
- Jounce the vehicle three times before you check the alignment. This will eliminate false readings.
- Set the left side toe and the right side toe separately to achieve the specified total toe and thrust angle.
1. Lubricate the threads.
2. Install the J 38118 in the rear rod access hole closest to the center of the rear suspension support and the other end of the J 38118 to the rear suspension support.
3. Hand-tighten the turnbuckle portion of the J 38118 in the direction of the adjustment.
4. Loosen the rear rod nut at the crossmember a minimum of four turns.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Rotate the turnbuckle portion of the J 38118 to reach the correct toe specification. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Rear).
Tighten
Tighten the rear rod to crossmember nut to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the J 38118.
- J 38118 Rear Toe Adjusting Tool
Important: Perform the left and the right toe adjustment procedures in the same manner.
Important:
- Check and set the toe with a full fuel tank.
- Jounce the vehicle three times before you check the alignment. This will eliminate false readings.
- Set the left side toe and the right side toe separately to achieve the specified total toe and thrust angle.
1. Lubricate the threads.
2. Install the J 38118 in the rear rod access hole closest to the center of the rear suspension support and the other end of the J 38118 to the rear suspension support.
3. Hand-tighten the turnbuckle portion of the J 38118 in the direction of the adjustment.
4. Loosen the rear rod nut at the crossmember a minimum of four turns.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Rotate the turnbuckle portion of the J 38118 to reach the correct toe specification. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Rear).
Tighten
Tighten the rear rod to crossmember nut to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the J 38118.
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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.