Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Chevrolet Spectrum ExpressFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SPECTRUM)
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | -43/64 to 1 11/64 | ||
| Decimal | -.666 to 1.166 | ||
| Caster in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 | ||
| Decimal | 1.750 to 2.750 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/16 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .063 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .125 | ||
| Toe-Out in Turns | |||
| Inner | 37 11/32° | ||
| Outer | 32 1/2° | ||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 11 27/32° | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SPRINT)
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 1 | ||
| Decimal | 1.0 | ||
| Caster in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 3 11/64 | ||
| Decimal | 3.166 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 1/16 +/- 1/16 | ||
| Decimal | .063 +/- .063 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 1/8 +/- 1/8 | ||
| Decimal | .125 +/- .125 | ||
| Toe-Out in Turns | |||
| Inner | 32° | ||
| Outer | 38° | ||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 12 13/16° | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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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