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Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD V8-6.2L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 3 of 4)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Tahoe 4WD
Engine
V8-6.2L
Year
2009
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 3 of 4
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Note:  Perform steps 3-9 for both sides of the vehicle.

3. Point A is the contact surface of the steering knuckle for the levels.

4. Set the top edge of the level on the reference surface of the steering knuckle (C) and extend the level directly under the front end of the front

attachment bolt of the lower control arm (A).

5. While keeping the level in contact with the knuckle reference surface, adjust the level up/down until the bubble indicates it is horizontally level.
6. Measure the distance between the center of the bolt and the top of the level for your first measurement
7. Keep the top edge of the level on the reference surface of the steering knuckle (C) and move the level directly under the rear end of the rear

attachment bolt of the lower control arm (B).

8. Measure the distance between the center of the bolt and the top of the level for your second measurement.
9. Average the measurements between the step 6 and step 8. 

10. Record the measurement.

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