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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1982SUBURBAN K2500, 5.7L ENG VIN M, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT (PROCEDURES)PRE-ALIGNMENTVEHICLE CHECKS
1982 GMC Suburban K2500, 5.7L Eng VIN M, Standard Trans
Vehicle Checks
1982 GMC Suburban K2500, 5.7L Eng VIN M, Standard TransSECTION Vehicle Checks
Before making wheel alignment adjustment, perform the following checks:
- Tires should be equal in size and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance, and inflated to manufacturer's specifications.
- Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted.
- Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints.
- Steering gear box must not have excessive play. Check and adjust to manufacturer's specifications.
- Vehicle must be at curb height with full fuel load, but no extra load, no passengers and spare tire in vehicle.
- Vehicle must be floor level with suspension settled. Bounce front and rear of vehicle several times and allow it to settle to normal riding height.
- If steering wheel is not centered with front wheels in straight ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthening opposite sleeve equal amounts.
- Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to manufactures specifications.
WHEEL LUG NUTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft.Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet & GMC | |||
| C, P, G10 & G20 | 75-100 (102-136) | ||
| All K Models | 70-90 (95-122) | ||
| C, P & G30 | |||
| W/Single Rear Wheels | 90-120 (122-163) | ||
| C, P & G30 | |||
| W/Dual Rear Wheels | 110-140 (150-190) | ||
| W/Dual Rear Wheels & 5/8" Studs | 150 (204) | ||
| All S Models | 90 (122) | ||
| Dodge & Plymouth | |||
| All Models | |||
| 1/2"-20 | 105 (143) | ||
| 5/8"-18 | 200 (272) | ||
| W/Flanged Type Nut | 325 (442) | ||
| Ford Motor Co. | |||
| All Models | |||
| 1/2"-20 | 90 (122) | ||
| 9/16"-18 W/Single Rear Wheels | 145 (197) | ||
| 9/16"-18 W/Dual Rear Wheels | 220 (299) | ||
| Jeep | |||
| All Models (Exc. J20 Truck) | 75 (102) | ||
| J20 Truck | 130 (177) | ||
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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.