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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Specifications GMC Vandura P3500

Wheel Alignment 8 illustrations ~211 words

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Proper ride height is necessary for correct wheel alignment. Ensure tires are correctly inflated, cargo compartment is empty and fuel tank is full. Bounce vehicle several times to normalize ride height.
  2. Most vehicles provide front wheel alignment specifications which allow camber and caster adjustment for a large range of ride heights. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-54799-S34588991402001011800000) table. Ride height measurement points are shown in illustrations. (Scheme 1)-16.

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ApplicationRide Height Dimension: INCH (mm)
Astro & Safari
2WD3.1 ± 0.2 (80 ± 6.0)
4WD5.4 ± 0.2 (136 ± 6.0)
"C" & "K" Series
C15/353.7 ± 0.2 (95 ± 6.0)
K15/256.2 ± 0.2 (157 ± 6.0)
K355.7 ± 0.2 (145 ± 6.0)
"G", "P", "R" & "V" Series(1)
Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport0 ± .04 (0 ± 1)
"S" Series2.8 ± 0.2 (73 ± 6.0)
"T" Series4.8 ± 0.2 (122 ± 6.0)
(1) Ride height is not adjustable.
(1)Ride height is not adjustable.

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)13/16 ± 1/2(0.8 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees) (1)2 11/16 ± 1/2(2.7 ± 0.5)
Toe-in (Degrees)3/16 ± 1/8(.19 ± .13)
Toe-in (Inches)3/32 ± 1/16(.09 ± .06)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (ASTRO & SAFARI)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)1/2 ± 1/2(0.5 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees) (1)3 3/4 ± 1(3.75 ± 1.0)
Toe-in (Degrees) (2)7/32 ± 13/64(.24 ± 0.2)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other. (2) Toe-in on left and right side must be set equally per wheel. Steering wheel must be held in straight-ahead position within plus or minus 5.0 degrees.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.
(2)Toe-in on left and right side must be set equally per wheel. Steering wheel must be held in straight-ahead position within plus or minus 5.0 degrees.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ("C" SERIES)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)
K15/2521/32 ± 1/2(.65 ± 0.5)
K351/2 ± 1/2(0.5 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees) (1)3 ± 1(3.0 ± 1.0)
Toe-in (Degrees) (2)7/32 ± 13/64(.24 ± 0.2)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other. (2) Toe-in on left and right side must be set equally per wheel. Steering wheel must be held in straight-ahead position within plus or minus 5.0 degrees.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.
(2)Toe-in on left and right side must be set equally per wheel. Steering wheel must be held in straight-ahead position within plus or minus 5.0 degrees.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ("K" SERIES)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees)
G15/251/2 ± 1/2(0.5 ± 0.5)
G351/4 ± 1/2(.25 ± 0.5)
P35 (w/ FS3) (1) (2)1 1/2 ± 1/2(1.5 ± 0.5)
P35 (w/out FS3) (1)3/32 ± 1/2(0.1 ± 0.5)
P35 (w/ JB8 or JF9) (1)3/32 ± 1/2(0.1 ± 0.5)
R1511/16 ± 1/2(0.7 ± 0.5)
R25/351/4 ± 1/2(.25 ± 0.5)
"V" Series (2)1 ± 1/2(1.0 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees)(3)(3)
Toe-in
"G" Series (Degrees)0 ± 3/16(0.0 ± .19)
P35 (With FS3) (1)
Degrees1/16 ± 1/8(.07 ± .12)
Inches1/8 ± 1/16(.12 ± .06)
P35 (Without FS3) (1)
Degrees3/8 ± 1/8(.38 ± .13)
Inches1/4 ± 1/16(.18 ± .06)
P35 (With JB8 or JF9) (1)
Degrees1/2 ± 1/8(0.5 ± .12)
Inches1/4 ± 1/16(.25 ± .06)
"R" Series (Degrees)3/16 ± 1/8(.19 ± .13)
"R" Series (Inches)3/32 ± 1/16(.09 ± .06)
"V" Series (Degrees)1/8 ± 1/8(.13 ± .13)
"V" Series (Inches)1/16 ± 1/16(.06 ± .06)
(1) (Scheme 7)for explanation of Regular Production Option (RPO) codes. (2) For reference only. No means of adjustment is provided. (3) (Scheme 7)& 18 for caster specifications.
(1)(Scheme 7)for explanation of Regular Production Option (RPO) codes.
(2)For reference only. No means of adjustment is provided.
(3)(Scheme 7)& 18 for caster specifications.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ("G", "P", "R" & "V" SERIES)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)0 ± 1/2(0.0 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees)1 11/16 ± 1(1.7 ± 1.0)
Toe-in (Degrees)0 ± 3/16(0.0 ± .19)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within .07 degree of each other.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within .07 degree of each other.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (LUMINA APV, SILHOUETTE & TRANS SPORT)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)13/16 ± 1/2(0.8 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees) (1)2 ± 1/2(2.0 ± 0.5)
Toe-in (Degrees) (2)5/16 ± 3/32(.31 ± .09)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other. (2) Toe in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position within ± 5.0 degree.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.
(2)Toe in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position within ± 5.0 degree.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ("S" & "T" SERIES)

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees) (1)3 1/2 ± 1/2(3.5 ± 0.5)
Caster (Degrees) (1)0 ± 1/2(0.0 ± 0.5)
Toe-in (Degrees) (2)5/32 ± 2/32(.16 ± .06)
(1) Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other. (2) Toe in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position within ± 5.0 degree.
(1)Left and right adjustments must be within 0.5 degree of each other.
(2)Toe in left and right side to be set separately per wheel and steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position within ± 5.0 degree.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SYCLONE)

Note. For Measurement "BC" (Scheme 4)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ASTRO & SAFARI)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Bolts13 (18)
Upper Control Arm Nuts
2WD85 (115)
4WD99 (135)
Wheel Lug Nuts90 (122)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ASTRO & SAFARI)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("C" & "K" SERIES)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Bolts14 (19)
Upper Control Arm Nuts (1)75-90 (100-122)
Wheel Lug Nuts
Dual Rear Wheels140 (190)
Single Wheels120 (163)
(1) Adjustment Kit (G.M. 15538596) must be used.
(1)Adjustment Kit (G.M. 15538596) must be used.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("C" & "K" SERIES)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("G", "P", "R" & "V" SERIES)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Bolts
"V" Series40 (54)
All Others14 (19)
Upper Control Arm Nuts
G15/25 & R1570 (95)
All Others105 (142)
Wheel Lug Nuts
G15/25 & R15100 (136)
V15 (Aluminum)100 (136)
V15 (Steel)90 (122)
G35 & R/V 25/35
Dual Wheels140 (190)
Single Wheels120 (163)
"P" Series
Dual Wheels (8 Studs)140 (190)
Dual Wheels (10 Studs)(1) 175 (240)
Single Wheels120 (163)
(1) Tighten in 2 steps. Initially tighten all studs to 140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m), then tighten all studs to 175 ft. lbs. (240 N.m).
(1)Tighten in 2 steps. Initially tighten all studs to 140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m), then tighten all studs to 175 ft. lbs. (240 N.m).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("G", "P", "R" & "V" SERIES)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (LUMINA APV, SILHOUETTE & TRANS SPORT)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Strut-To-Knuckle Bolts140 (190)
Tie Rod Lock Nut45 (61)
Wheel Lug Nuts100 (136)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (LUMINA APV, SILHOUETTE & TRANS SPORT)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("S" & "T" SERIES)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve Clamp Bolts14 (19)
Upper Control Arm Nuts
"S" Series65 (88)
"T" Series70 (95)
Wheel Lug Nuts
Aluminum90 (122)
Steel73 (99)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ("S" & "T" SERIES)

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