C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
1. Loosen the jam nut on the tie rod (2).
2. Rotate the inner tie rod (1) to the required toe specification setting. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Tighten the jam nut on the tie rod.
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Tighten the front tie rod jam to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
4. Check the toe setting after tightening.
5. Adjust the toe setting if necessary.
Rear Wheel Alignment
If rear tire wear indicates that the rear axle housing may be bent, or that the rear springs may be dislocated, check the alignment.
IMPORTANT: Do not straighten the axle housing in order to correct an alignment problem. If the rear axle housing is not straight, the rear axle
housing must be replaced.
1. Compensate for wheel runout the same way you check front wheel toe-in.
2. Check the camber reading. This should be 0.03 degrees negative-0.05 degrees positive.
3. Check the amount of toe-in. This should be 0 - 0.05 degrees or 0 - 1.58 mm (0 - 1/16 inch).
You cannot align the rear wheels by regular means. Replace any bent or damaged components. Often the frame will not be straight. This can be
verified with 3 dimensional measuring equipment. You can straighten the frame using frame straightening equipment.
