Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures: Other Chevrolet Tracker II

RIDE HEIGHT

Note. Proper ride height is necessary for correct wheel alignment. Before measuring ride height, ensure tire inflation pressure is correct, cargo compartment is empty, and fuel tank is full (at least half full on Tracker). On models equipped with Automatic Level Control (ALC) system, ensure ALC system is operational. If suspension height is not as specified, check ALC system.

"A" & "B" Series (Front & Rear)

1. Lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Measure and record dimension "J" from centerline of front wheel to about 24" (604 mm) of vehicle underbody. (Scheme 1)
2. Lift rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Push down on front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Measure and record dimension "K" from centerline of rear wheel to about 22" (560 mm) of vehicle underbody. (Scheme 1)
3. Lift front bumper up about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands to allow vehicle to settle on its own. Push down on front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands to allow vehicle to settle on its own. Measure and record dimension "Z". (Scheme 1)
4. Lift rear bumper up about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands to allow vehicle to settle on its own. Push down on rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands to allow vehicle to settle on its own. Measure and record dimension "D". (Scheme 1) If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000)

"C", "K" & "L" Series (Front)

1. Ensure vehicle is completely unloaded. Using hands, lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height from pivot bolt center line to lower corner of steering knuckle. (Scheme 2) Repeat this procedure 2 more times. Note measurements.
2. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000)

"C" & "K" Series (Rear)

Note. On new style trucks, rear ride height specifications and procedures are not available from manufacturer.

1. Using hands, lift rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height from base of axle bumper on frame rail to top of rear axle tube.
2. Push rear bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height on left and right side of vehicle. Average measurements. Repeat step 1 2 more times. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000) .

"G", "J/E", "S" & "T" Series

Bounce vehicle several times to normalize suspension. Measure ride height ("Z"). (Scheme 2), (Scheme 3), (Scheme 6), (Scheme 8) and (Scheme 9). If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES.

"G" Series (Rear)

1. Lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height ("D") on right side of vehicle. (Scheme 4)and (Scheme 5).
2. Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height on right side of vehicle again. Average measurements.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on left side of vehicle. Compare right and left side measurements. Rear trim height difference should not exceed 0.5" (13 mm) from side-to-side (left to right). If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000).

"L" & "M" Series (Rear)

1. Using hands, lift rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height from bottom of rear axle stop bracket to top of rear axle. (Scheme 7)
2. Push rear bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height on left and right side of vehicle. Average measurements. Repeat step 1 2 more times. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000).

"M" Series (Front)

1. Using hands, lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height ("Z") from lower control arm pivot bolt centerline down to lower corner of steering knuckle. (Scheme 8)
2. Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000).

"U" Series (Front)

1. Lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure and record dimensions "Z" and "J". (Scheme 10)
2. Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure and record dimensions "Z" and "J" again. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements.
3. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000).

"U" Series (Rear)

1. Lift rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure and record dimensions "D" and "K". (Scheme 10)
2. Push rear bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure and record dimensions "D" and "K" again. (Scheme 10) To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements.
3. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S15442795472001041600000) table. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES»(ref-96453-S42843062582001041600000).

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RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

JACKING & HOISTING

Put floor jack or vehicle hoist under vehicle at proper lifting points. (Scheme 11)- (Scheme 15). If raising vehicle on a twin post hoist, do not damage suspension components, rear axle cover, or steering linkage.

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"A" & "B" Series (Front Camber)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove strut. Put strut in a vise.Use a file to elongate bolt hole at lower end of strut. (Scheme 16)
2. Install strut, but DO NOT fully tighten strut mounting bolts at knuckle. Lower vehicle. Adjust camber to specification. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S33388109992001041600000) table. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S32608667052001041600000).

"B" Series (Rear Camber)

Note. Rear camber is adjustable on 4WD models only.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel. Loosen rear lower control arm mounting bolts. Loosen rear lower control arm front cam bolt. Reinstall wheel. Adjust camber to specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.

"C" & "K" Old Style & "G" Series (Frame Angle)

1. Position vehicle on smooth, level surface. Using inclinometer or bubble protractor, measure frame angle. Determine if frame angle is up-in-rear or down-in-rear.
2. To determine corrected caster reading with various frame angles and caster readings apply one of the following rules: Down-in-rear frame angle must be subtracted from a positive caster reading. Up-in-rear frame angle must be added to a positive caster reading. Down-in-rear frame angle must be added to a negative caster reading. Up-in-rear frame angle must be subtracted from a negative caster reading.

If corrected caster is not within specification, adjust caster to specified setting.

"J/E" Series (Caster & Camber)

Caster and camber is not adjustable. Measure caster and camber to check for bent or damaged suspension parts. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace damaged components if necessary.

"L" & "S" Series (Caster & Camber)

Loosen nuts securing upper control arm shaft to frame. (Scheme 20) Remove original shims from bolts, and add or remove shims until caster and camber are within specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

"M" & "T" Series (Caster & Camber)

Loosen nut on end of each bolt securing upper control arm to frame brackets. (Scheme 20)and (Scheme 21). Rotate bolts until camber and caster are within specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

"U" Series - All Models (Caster)

Caster is not adjustable. Measure caster to check for bent or damaged suspension parts. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace damaged components if necessary.

"U" Series (Front Camber)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove strut. Put strut in a vise. Use a file to elongate bolt hole at lower end of strut. (Scheme 16)
2. Install strut, but DO NOT fully tighten strut mounting bolts at knuckle. Lower vehicle. Adjust camber to specification. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S33388109992001041600000) table. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-96453-S32608667052001041600000).

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