Alignment specs

[LM7yukon]

Where can I find the alignment specs for my vehicle? 2005 GMC Yukon 4WD 16" wheel. I had an alignment done, and they did it with me sitting at the wheel, stating its more accurate. They gave me a print out of the camber, caster, & toe. I just want to know correct specs.

[forsbach427]

well if i were still in my steering and suspension class i could get them for you but i am no longer in that so i guess scower the internet.

[GMCSonoma]

Why an alignment already? How many miles?

Anyways, here it is...



Revised Wheel Alignment Specifications
2005 Cadillac Escalade Models

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe Models

2005 GMC Yukon Models

This bulletin is being issued to revise the Wheel Alignment Specifications in the Wheel Alignment sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Truck Line

Model

Caster

Cross Caster (L-R)

Camber

Cross Camber (L-R)

Total Toe

Steering Wheel Angle

Left

Right

Important: Caster is relative to frame, the caster values must be compensated for the measured frame angle. Frame angle is positive when higher in the rear and negative when lower in the rear. Refer to Front Caster and Camber Adjustment .


C1500

Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, Suburban, Avalanche w/16" tires

3.90° ± 1.00°

4.70° ± 1.00°

-0.80°± 0.50°

+0.25° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

C1500

Police Tahoe

4.35° ± 1.00°

4.85° ± 1.00°

-0.50°± 0.50°

-0.10° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

C1500

Avalanche w/ 17" tires

4.10° ± 1.00°

4.70° ± 1.00°

-0.60° ± 0.50°

+0.25° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

K1500

Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, Suburban, Avalanche w/16" tires

3.60° ± 1.00°

4.40° ± 1.00°

-0.80° ± 0.50°

+0.25° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

K1500

Yukon XL, Suburban, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Avalanche w/17" tires

3.80° ± 1.00°

4.50° ± 1.00°

-0.70° ± 0.50°

+0.25°± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

K1500

Escalade, Escalade Platinum, Denali w/20" tires

4.10 ± 1.00

5.10 ± 1.00

-1.00 ± 0.50°

-0.10° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

C1500

Escalade w/17" tires

3.90° ± 1.00°

4.70° ± 1.00°

-0.80° ± 0.50°

+0.50° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

C2500/K2500

Suburban, Yukon XL, Avalanche

4.50° ± 1.00°

4.75° ± 1.00°

-0.25° ± 0.50°

+0.25° ± 0.50°

0.00° ± 0.50°

+0.10° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

C/K 2500

Suburban/Yukon XL with Rear Wheel Steering -- Values are for the rear of the vehicle

--

--

--

-0.50° ± 0.05°

--

0.00° ± 0.20°

-1.0° ± 3.5°

Thrust Angle

0.00° ± 0.15°

[Buicktech]

Normally it shows what the settings should be in the print out.

[LM7yukon]

I always go through at least 2 alignments on a new vehicle within the 1st 12,000 miles. This is my 2nd since I bought the truck new in October. It has a little under 12K already. As the suspension starts to wear on any new vehicle, alignment changes.

[327]

it shouldnt change engough that you have to get it re alligned. Actually it really shouldnt change at all, unless youre running into stuff like curbs a lot.. did you have really bad tire wear or something?

[LM7yukon]

it shouldnt change engough that you have to get it re alligned. Actually it really shouldnt change at all, unless youre running into stuff like curbs a lot.. did you have really bad tire wear or something?

Comming from the factory the right side tortion bar was impropperly adjusted. secondly as the the tortion bar settles as do the shocks it affects the toe, while not much, enough for precise handling and braking.

Most German manufacturers, like Audi & VW, recommend an alignment after the 1st 1200 miles.

Every German or American vehicle I've owned new since 1989 (22), has come mis-aligned from the factory.