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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)RIDE HEIGHTCHECKING PROCEDURE"G" SERIES (REAR)
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
"G" Series (Rear)
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION "G" Series (Rear)
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- Lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height ("D") on right side of vehicle. See Figure and Figure .
- Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height on right side of vehicle again. Average measurements.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 on left side of vehicle. Compare right and left side measurements. Rear trim height should not exceed 0.5" (13 mm) from side-to-side (left to right). If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .
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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.