FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair

Q: What should you do to measure the front and rear alignment angles?

First, you need to install the alignment equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, please jounce the front and the rear bumpers 3 times before checking the wheel alignment. Finally, you should measure the alignment angles and record the readings and adjust alignment angles to vehicle specification.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to adjust the Wheel Alignment-Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe?

First, you need to loosen the jam nut on the outer tie rod. Then, please rotate the inner tie rod to the required toe specification setting and tighten the jam nut on the outer tie rod and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb-ft). Finally, you should check the toe setting after tightening and re-adjust the toe setting if necessary.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to adjust the Front Caster and Camber?

For an accurate reading, you should not push or pull on the tires during the alignment process. First, you need to determine the caster angle and the camber angle, loosen the lower control arm adjustment bolts and adjust the caster and the camber angle by repositioning the lower control arm until the specifications have been met. When the adjustments are complete, you should hold the lower control arm in position so that the specifications do not change while tightening the lower control arm adjustment bolts. Then, please verify that the caster and the camber are still within specifications. When the caster and camber are within specifications, you should adjust the toe.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

FAQ for Other Repair Info

Q: How to remove the Parking Brake Cable?

First, you need to disable the Parking Brake Cable adjuster, raise and support the vehicle, remove the rear propeller shaft, remove the park brake cables from the parking brake equalizer, and remove the park brake cable. Then, please install a pole jack with a block of wood under the fuel tank, remove the shield for the fuel tank, remove the rear support bracket from the fuel tank, and lower the fuel tank to allow access to the rear park brake cable retainer above the fuel tank. You also need to remove the park brake cable from the park brake cable retainers, remove the park brake retainer from the frame, and compress the retaining clips for the parking brake cable. Finally, you should remove the park brake cable from the bracket, remove the park brake cable from the actuator, push the park brake cable through the frame toward the inside, and remove the park brake cable.

Q: How to remove the Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose (4.2L)?

First, you need to raise and support the vehicle, remove the engine protection shield, install the drain pan under the vehicle, remove the Power Steering Hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt, disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear, disconnect the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler, disconnect the power steering pressure hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump. Then, please lower the vehicle, remove the power steering hose assembly to the front crossmember bracket mounting bolt, remove the battery tray and the fuse block cover, remove the upper fuse block assembly from the lower fuse block and set the upper fuse block on the engine, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolt at the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket from the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly to frame brackets retaining bolts, remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle. You also need to disconnect the negative battery cable from the fender and fuse block, disconnect the positive battery cable from the fuse block, disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fuse block and remove it from the bracket, disconnect the fuse block wiring harnesses from the wiring loops, disconnect the wiring harness clips from the fender, disconnect the upper fuse block locking tabs to lower fuse block. Finally, you should raise and support the vehicle, install the seal extraction end of the J 44586 to the power steering gear oil seal, extract the power steering gear oil seal from the power steering gear, note the location of the hoses, remove the 3 retaining clamps, and the damaged power steering hose.

Q: How to remove the Steering Knuckle (4WD)?

First, you need to remove the tire and wheel center cap, and the drive axle nut, and raise and support the vehicle. Then, please remove the tire and wheel, the wheel hub and bearing, disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle, and remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle. Finally, you should remove and discard the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut, disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle, remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut, remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm, and remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Camber and Alignment Kit

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FAQ for Camber and Alignment Kit Repair