K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-350 5.7L (1986)
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Inspect tires for excessive, uneven wear - replace if necessary
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Equalize tire pressures.
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Torque leaf spring-to-axle U-bolts to high limit of specification (150 ft.lbs. or 203 N-m). See Section 3C for tightening order.
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Equalize parking brake adjustment.
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Adjust rear service brakes to .030" running clearance.
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Inspect and record front end alignment readings - adjust total toe to specifications (.0 " to .14 ").
Inspect caliper brake line bolt (# 34, page 5A8, Figure 4, 1988 Service Manual) for mislocation of orifice. The orifice should be located in the
unthreaded part of the bolt. If the orifice is located in a threaded portion of the bolt, then the bolt must be replaced.
NOTICE:
After the preceding inspections and/or adjustments have been made, the vehicle should be road tested to determine if a lead still exists.
Vehicles that lead may lead either right or left when the brakes are applied.
Make all stops on a dry, level (no crown), clean roadway.
IMPORTANT!
Each applicable step must be thoroughly completed to effect a lasting repair. Failure to complete the procedure exactly as written may result in an
unsatisfactory repair.
Conduct a series of 5 stops from 55 MPH bringing vehicle to a stop in 5 seconds (15 FPS Sq.). Record amount and direction of lead. Do not slide or lock
wheels.
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FPS Sq or Ft/Sec2 is the measurement used for calculating the deceleration rate with a decelerometer. Use of decelerometer, when available, is the
preferred method.
Procedure A
