Suburban 1/2 Ton 4WD V8-350 5.7L (1986): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-305 5.0L (1986), Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1985), Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-379 6.2L DSL (1986), Suburban 1/2 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1985), Suburban 1/2 Ton 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL (1985), Suburban 1/2 Ton 4WD V8-454 7.4L (1988).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins52 pages
  - Customer Interest:17 pages
    88T1845 › Jan › 89 › Brakes - Pull/Lead When Braking2 3 4 5 6
    883795 › Dec › 88 › Brakes - Pull While Braking2 3 4 5 6 7
    86B94 › Jun › 86 › Tires - Irregular/Premature Wear2 3 4
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Alignment:26 pages
    05-03-07-009C › Dec › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    88T1845 › Jan › 89 › Brakes - Pull/Lead When Braking2 3 4 5 6
    883795 › Dec › 88 › Brakes - Pull While Braking2 3 4 5 6 7
    89013A › Sep › 88 › Alignment - The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment
    86B94 › Jun › 86 › Tires - Irregular/Premature Wear2 3 4
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Alignment:9 pages
    05-03-07-009C › Dec › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    89013A › Sep › 88 › Alignment - The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment
- Steering64 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Power Steering21 pages
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Fluid: › 033206 › Mar › 94 › P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid: › 033206 › Mar › 94 › P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold2 3 4
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - System Bleed Procedures2 3
    Service and Repair › Disassembly/Assembly2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Steering Column › Tilt Wheel Pivot › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 87T3 › Sep › 86 › Steering Column (Tilt) - Noise or Squeaks2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 87T3 › Sep › 86 › Steering Column (Tilt) - Noise or Squeaks2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
  - Steering Gear › Component Information34 pages
    Description and Operation › Saginaw Rotary Valve Type Power Steering Gears2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering2 3 4 5 6
    Adjustments › Saginaw Recirculating Ball Gear2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Gear Replace2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Suspension58 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5
  - Control Arm › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    Recalls for Control Arm: › 86C19E › Jun › 92 › Recall - LH Lower Control Arm Cracking2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm: › 86C19E › Jun › 92 › Recall - LH Lower Control Arm Cracking2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - King Pin › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Bushing: › 87T603C › Jun › 87 › Stabilizer Bar (Front) - Noise/Rattle
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Bushing: › 87T603C › Jun › 87 › Stabilizer Bar (Front) - Noise/Rattle
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › Leaf Spring Replace2 3
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information2 3
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information7 pages
    Adjustments › Front2 3
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information9 pages
    Adjustments
    Service and Repair › Monroe Auto. Locking Hub2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3
- Wheels and Tires86 pages
  - Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    Customer Interest: › 86B94 › Jun › 86 › Tires - Irregular/Premature Wear2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins:20 pages
    04-03-10-001F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Puncture Repair Procedures2 3 4 5 6
    05-03-10-020C › Apr › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires2
    00-00-90-002J › Jan › 09 › Tires - Correct Inflation Pressure Information2
    433502 › Jul › 94 › Tires - Speed Rated Information
    923E108 › Jul › 92 › Wheels (Steel) - Damage Due to Improper Mounting2 3
    913E08 › Jul › 90 › Tires (Front) - Irregular Wear Information2
    86B94 › Jun › 86 › Tires - Irregular/Premature Wear2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tires: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tires: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins37 pages
    Customer Interest:8 pages
    00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)2 3 4
    05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
    86B98 › Jul › 86 › Wheels, Aluminum - Clear Coating2
    All Technical Service Bulletins:27 pages
    00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion2 3 4
    99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
    06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions2 3
    00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)2 3 4
    05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
    04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
    99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
    393504 › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum
    393502R › Jun › 93 › Wheels - Finish Damage During Off Car Balancing2
    923E74 › Apr › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage2 3
    86131 › Sep › 86 › Aluminum Wheels - Clear Coating Procedure Revised2
    86B98 › Jul › 86 › Wheels, Aluminum - Clear Coating2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information7 pages
    Adjustments › Front2 3
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information9 pages
    Adjustments
    Service and Repair › Monroe Auto. Locking Hub2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Fastener Tightening Specifications2 3
  - Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections