1988 Buick Skyhawk Base, 4D Wagon, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alignment Specifications

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Camber (Degrees) Front +0.8 +/- 0.6
Camber (Degrees) Rear -0.25 +/- 0.5
Caster (Degrees) Front +1.7 +/- 1
Caster (Degrees) Rear N/A
Toe-In (Inches) Front 0 +/- 1/16
Toe-In (Inches) Rear +1/8 +/- 5/64
Toe-In (Millimeters) Front 0 +/- 3
Toe-In (Millimeters) Rear +3 +/- 2
Toe-In (Degrees) Front (1) 0 +/- 0.2
Toe-In (Degrees) Rear +0.25 +/- 0.16
Toe-Out On Turns (Inner) Front N/A
Toe-Out On Turns (Outer) Front N/A
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) Front 14 1/8°
Wheelbase (Inches) 101 3/16
Wheelbase (Millimeters) 2570
(1) With Z24 Suspension - -0.12° +/- 0.2°
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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