SMU - Revised Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rear Camber Adjustment (AWD) and Rear Toe Adjustment
| Subject: | Revised Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rear Camber Adjustment (AWD) and Rear Toe Adjustment |
| Models: | 2002 Buick Rendezvous |
| 2002 Chevrolet Venture |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| 2001-02 Pontiac Aztek |
| 2002 Pontiac Montana |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Rear Wheel Alignment Specifications on all-wheel drive vehicles, the Rear Camber Adjustment (AWD) procedure and the Rear Toe Adjustment procedure in the Wheel Alignment sub-section of the above Service Manuals.
The following information has been updated within SI2000. If you are using a paper version of these Service Manuals, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Application | Service Allowed (Acceptable) | Service Preferred (Target) |
|---|---|---|
Rear All-Wheel Drive | ||
Camber | +0.35 to -0.85 | -0.25 |
Cross Camber | -0.60 to +0.60 | 0 |
Total Toe | -0.20 to +0.20 | 0 |
Thrust Angle | -0.15 to +0.15 | 0 |
Refer to Document ID 819399 for 2001-2002 B Vans and Document ID 618312 for 2002 U Vans in SI2000.
Rear Camber Adjustment (AWD)
Refer to Document ID 633545 in SI2000.
Removal Procedure
- Place vehicle on alignment machine with rear wheels supported by Weaver plates.
- Loosen rear lower control arm mounting nuts (3, 4) .
- Adjust camber with cam bolt (1).
- Confirm correct camber value.
- Check toe alignment and adjust if required.
Installation Procedure
- Tighten the lower control arm mounting nuts (3, 4).
- Test drive the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten
Tighten the nut (3) to 125 N·m (107 lb ft);
tighten (4) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Rear Toe Adjustment
Refer to Document ID 633546 in SI2000.
- Loosen the jam nut (6) at the rear wheel tie rod.
- Adjust the toe to the proper setting by turning the inner link adjustment hex (4). Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
- When the toe adjustment is correct, tighten the jam nut.
- Recheck the toe alignment.
Important: Make any adjustments to camber before setting toe.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (45 lb ft).
