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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1988NINETY-EIGHT V6-3800 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8L
Rear Wheel Alignment
1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
When checking rear wheel alignment, the electronic leveling system must have the superlift struts inflated with residual pressure only.
- Place a weight in trunk and turn ignition on and move transmission selector from Park to Reverse position and back. This will activate the compressor.
- Turn ignition off and remove weight from trunk.
- Wait 30 seconds for the system to exhaust.
- Roll vehicle forward one complete wheel rotation.
- Jounce vehicle before checking alignment.
CAMBER, ADJUST
1. Loosen strut to knuckle attaching nuts.
2. Install camber adjusting tool J-29862, Fig. 4.
3. Move strut to set camber to specifications.
4. Remove camber adjusting tool and torque strut to knuckle nuts to 144 ft. lbs.
5. Recheck camber setting.
TOE, ADJUST
Fig. 4 Toe adjustment:
Toe adjustment is made by loosening the lock nut at tie rod end and turning inner tie rod to set toe to specifications, Fig. 4.
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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.