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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1965CHEVELLE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 3.2L ENG, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD T16REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTMENT (AMERICAN MOTORS & CHRYSLER)ADJUSTMENT CAUTIONS
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 3.2L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD T16

Adjustment Cautions

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 3.2L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD T16SECTION Adjustment Cautions

Before making front end alignment adjustments, check the following points: 

  1. Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted.
  2. Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod ball ends and ball joints.
  3. Tires should be approximately equal in tread wear and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance and tires inflated to proper pressure.
  4. Car must be at curb weight with full fuel tank, no passenger load, spare tire in place but no load in trunk.
  5. Car must be on level floor and at normal running height (bounce front end of car several times and allow it to settle to running height).
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