Monday, February 10, 2014
2010 Equinox Alignment Specifications
Chevy introduced the Equinox in 2005. According to Edmunds.com, the Equinox is one of a growing number of "plus-sized small crossover SUVs" that combine the style and utility of a traditional SUV while providing better driving dynamics and fuel economy. The Equinox is currently in its second generation, after Chevy redesigned it for the 2010 model year.
General Alignment Information
The 2010 Chevy Equinox came in several all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive trims. However, the alignment specs were the same for all trims. The caster, camber and toe-in were adjustable on the front end, while the camber, toe-in and thrust angle were adjustable on the rear end. The caster is the angle of an imaginary line drawn through the upper steering pivot and the lower steering pivot of a wheel when measured from the side of a vehicle. The camber is the way that a wheel tilts when looked at from the front of the vehicle. The toe-in of a wheel is the angle the wheels point in relation to the center line of the vehicle. The thrust angle is the angle of the rear wheels in relation to the center line of the vehicle.
Front End Alignment
The caster on the front end of the 2010 Chevy Equinox should be set between +0.75 and +2.45 degrees, with a cross tolerance of +0.75 degree. The camber angle on the front end should be set between -0.4 degree and +0.75 degree, with a cross tolerance of +0.75 degree. The ideal setting for the front toe-in is +0.2 degree.
Rear End Alignment
The camber angle on the rear end of the 2010 Chevy Equinox should be set between -0.5 degree and +0.75 degree. The caster is not adjustable on the rear end. The rear toe-in can range from +0.1 degree to +0.2 degree. The thrust angle should be 0.2 degree. Correcting the toe-in on the front and rear ends should automatically correct the thrust angle and center the steering.
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