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Hummer H2 V8-6.0L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Measuring Wheel Alignment

Make
Hummer
Model
H2
Engine
V8-6.0L
Year
2004
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Measuring Wheel Alignment
MaintenanceMeasuring Wheel Alignment · page 1 of 6
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Measuring Wheel Alignment

MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is
tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. Lead is the vehicle deviation from a straight path on a level road without pressure on the steering
wheel. Refer to Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction in Tires and Wheels in order to determine if the vehicle has a tire lead problem.  See: Wheels and
Tires/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction

Before performing any adjustment affecting wheel alignment, perform the following inspections and adjustments in order to ensure correct alignment
readings:

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Inspect the tires for the proper inflation and irregular tire wear.

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Inspect the runout of the wheels and the tires.

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Inspect the wheel bearings for backlash and excessive play.

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Inspect the bail joints and tie rod ends for looseness or wear.

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Inspect the control arms and stabilizer shaft for looseness or wear.

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Inspect the steering gear for looseness at the frame.

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Inspect the struts/shock absorbers for wear, leaks, and any noticeable noises.

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Inspect the vehicle trim height.

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Inspect the steering wheel for excessive drag or poor return due to stiff or rusted linkage or suspension components.

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Inspect the fuel level. The fuel tank should be full or the vehicle should have a compensating load added.

Give consideration to excess loads, such as tool boxes, sample cases, etc. If normally carried in the vehicle, these items should remain in the vehicle
during alignment adjustments. Give consideration also to the condition of the equipment being used for the alignment. Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.

Satisfactory vehicle operation may occur over a wide range of alignment settings. However, if the setting exceeds the service allowable specifications,
correct the alignment to the service preferred specifications. Perform the following steps in order to measure the front and rear alignment angles:

1. Install the alignment equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Jounce the front and the rear bumpers 3 times prior to checking the wheel alignment.
3. Measure the alignment angles and record the readings.

IMPORTANT:  When performing adjustments to vehicles requiring a 4-wheel alignment, set the rear wheel alignment angles first in order to obtain
proper front alignment angles.

4. Adjust alignment angles to vehicle specification, if necessary.

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