Alignment: Specifications

2002 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-8.1L VIN GSECTION Specifications
Caster Service Allowable 3.75 +/- 1.0
Service Preferred 3.75
Cross Caster (L-R) Service Allowable 0.00 +/- 0.50
Service Preferred 0.00
Camber Service Allowable 0.50 +/- 0.60
Service Preferred 0.50
Cross Camber (L-R) Service Allowable 0.00 +/- 0.50
Service Preferred 0.00
Steering Wheel Angle Service Allowable -0.40 +/- 3.0
Service Preferred -0.40
Total Toe Service Allowable 0.24 +/- 0.20
Service Preferred 0.24
Front Ride Height All vehicles Service Checking 3.74 in.
Service Setting 3.74 in +/- 0.236 in.
Side to Side Tolerance 0.5 in.
With Auxiliary Springs Service Checking 5.25 in +/- 0.5 in.
Service Setting 5.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Side to Side Tolerance 0.5 in.
Without Auxiliary Springs Service Checking 4.25 in +/- 0.5 in.
Service Setting 4.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Side to Side Tolerance 0.5 in.
Rear Ride Height With Auxiliary Springs Service Checking 5.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Service Setting 5.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Side to Side Tolerance 0.5 in.
Without Auxiliary Springs Service Checking 4.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Service Setting 4.25 in. +/- 0.5 in.
Side to Side Tolerance 0.5 in.
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