S15/T15 4WD Jimmy V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1992)
Alignment: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 463501
Date: 950401
Alignment - Front Tire Wear/Steering Returnability
File in Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 46-35-01
Date: April, 1995
Subject:
Front Tire Wear and/or Steering Returnability (Set to New Alignment Specification)
Models:
1991-95 Chevrolet and GMC Truck T Models
1991-94 Oldsmobile Bravada
CONDITION
Some owners may comment on excessive front tire wear and/or steering returnability.
PERFORM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION BEFORE ALIGNMENT
CORRECTION
The following procedures should be used to address customer's concerns about front tire wear and/or steering returnability:
1. Check to be sure the tire pressure is set to GVW Certification/Tire label specifications located on the driver's door lock pillar.
Important:
It is essential proper tire rotation schedule be followed at proper intervals to minimize tire wear.
2. 4WD ONLY, front suspension "Z" height dimension and setting must be made prior to any other alignment changes.
3. Perform front wheel alignment to the specifications in chart (figure).
Notice:
Vehicle must be jounced three times before checking alignment to eliminate false geometry readings.
a. For 4WD only, front suspension "Z" height dimension 122 ± 6.0 mm (4.8 ± 0.2 inch), left and right side to be equal within 6 mm.
b. Left and right side to be equal within 0.5".
c. Left and right side to be equal within 1.0".
d. Steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position with ± 3.0". Front individual toe must be equalized relative to rear wheel thrust angle.
e. GVW alignment is the same for all vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin # 463501
Date: 950401
Alignment - Front Tire Wear/Steering Returnability
File in Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
