SMU for 2002/2003 VUE Chassis Service Manuals Regarding Front and Rear Alignment Specifications
| Subject: | Service Manual Update for 2002/2003 VUE Chassis Service Manuals Regarding Front and Rear Alignment Specifications |
| Models: | 2002 - 2003 Saturn VUE vehicles |
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to update the front and rear alignment specification tables in all 2002/2003 VUE Chassis Service Manuals. Please obtain all 2002/2003 VUE Chassis Service Manuals at your location and update as indicated below.
Important: When performing an alignment, ensure alignment equipment is updated with the latest alignment specifications.
- Make photocopies of page 2 in this bulletin as needed.
- Cross out the current alignment specification tables in the "General Information" section with marker or pen and insert photocopy of page 2.
- Cross out the current alignment specification tables in the "Alignment, Wheels & Tires" section with marker or pen and insert photocopy of page 2.
Service Manual update for alignment specification tables in the 2002/2003 VUE Chassis Service Manual. Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-00. June, 2002.
Alignment Specifications
Important: When measuring alignment angles, it is critical that vehicle bumper heights are within specifications. If not correct, add or remove weight until bumper height is correct. Refer to "Bumper Heights" in the "Alignment, Wheels and Tires" section of this service manual.
Important: When performing a wheel alignment after any suspension system component removal and installation, vehicle must be driven and/or the suspension system worked (manually bounced at least 20 times) to allow components to locate properly before alignment adjustment.
- Install alignment equipment in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Adjust tire pressures to correct specifications
- Check frame to body alignment. If frame to body alignment is not correct, loosen fasteners and align frame to body. Verify that there is no visible damage to frame.
- Measure alignment angles for each wheel.
| • | 207 kPa (30 psi) tire pressure - Front Tires |
| • | 207 kPa (30 psi) tire pressure - Rear Tires |
Cross camber and cross caster specifications refer to the difference between the left and right side angles. Cross camber and cross caster can influence vehicle steering pull tendencies. Usually, alignment results will be best when these measurements are as close to zero as possible.
For example: (L) - (R) = CROSS
LF CAMBER | RF CAMBER | CROSS CAMBER | |
|---|---|---|---|
-0.90 | +0.50 | -1.40 | OUT OF SPEC |
(-0.90) - (+0.50) = -1.40 | |||
-0.60 | -0.30 | -0.30 | WITHIN SPEC |
(-0.60) - (-0.30) = -0.30 | |||
FRONT | Preferred Setting (Degrees) | Minimum (Degrees) | Maximum (Degrees) |
|---|---|---|---|
Camber | -0.60 | -1.35 | +0.15 |
Cross Camber | 0.00 | -1.00 | +1.00 |
Toe (Per Wheel) | +0.10 | 0.00 | +0.20 |
Total Toe | +0.20 | 0.00 | +0.40 |
Caster | +3.00 | +2.25 | +3.75 |
Cross Caster | 0.00 | -1.00 | +1.00 |
REAR | |||
Camber | -0.35 | -1.10 | +0.40 |
Cross Camber | 0.00 | -0.75 | +0.75 |
Toe (Per Wheel) | +0.09 | -0.01 | +0.19 |
Total Toe | +0.18 | -0.02 | +0.38 |
Caster is not adjustable | |||
FRONT | Preferred Setting (Degrees) | Minimum (Degrees) | Maximum (Degrees) |
|---|---|---|---|
Camber | -0.60 | -1.00 | -0.20 |
Cross Camber | 0.00 | -0.50 | +0.50 |
Toe (Per Wheel) | +0.10 | 0.00 | +0.20 |
Total Toe | +0.20 | 0.00 | +0.40 |
Caster | +3.00 | +2.60 | +3.40 |
Cross Caster | 0.00 | -0.50 | +0.50 |
REAR | |||
Camber | -0.35 | -1.10 | +0.40 |
Cross Camber | 0.00 | -0.75 | +0.75 |
Toe (Per Wheel) | +0.10 | -0.00 | +0.20 |
Total Toe | 0.20 | -0.00 | +0.40 |
Caster is not adjustable | |||
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