Buick Encore: Trim Height Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (USA)

For description see Trim Height Inspection, refer to Trim Height Inspection.

Trim Height Specifications (USA)

TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (CANADA)

Trim Height Specifications Encore

For description see Trim Height Inspection, refer to Trim Height Inspection.

Trim Height Specifications (Canada)

Trim Height Specifications Encore

For description see Trim Height Inspection, refer to Trim Height Inspection.

Trim Height Specifications (Canada)

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS

NOTE: The following step must be completed before using the symptom tables

Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the appropriate description and operation:

• Front Suspension Description and Operation .
• Rear Suspension Description and Operation .
• Tires and Wheels Description and Operation .

Visual/Physical Inspection

• Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of any of the suspension subsystems.
• Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
• Inspect for proper tire size and inflation pressure.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

• Ride Diagnosis
• Vehicle Leads/Pulls
• Body Leans or Sways in Corners
• Suspension Bottoms
• Ride Diagnosis
• Memory Steer

RIDE DIAGNOSIS

Ride Diagnosis

VEHICLE LEADS/PULLS

Vehicle Leads/Pulls

BODY LEANS OR SWAYS IN CORNERS

Body Leans or Sways in Corners

SUSPENSION BOTTOMS

Suspension Bottoms

TORQUE STEER

Torque Steer

MEMORY STEER

Memory Steer

NOISE DIAGNOSIS - FRONT SUSPENSION

Special Tools

CH-39570 Chassis Ear

Fro equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

NOISE DIAGNOSIS - REAR SUSPENSION

Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension

BALL JOINT INSPECTION

CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .

1. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
2. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
3. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
4. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relative to the control arm.
5. Ball joints must be replaced under the following conditions:

• The joint is loose.
• The ball seal is cut.
• The ball stud is disconnected from the knuckle.
• The ball stud is loose at the knuckle.
• The ball stud can be twisted in its socket with finger pressure.

Ball Stud Inspection

Make sure to check the tightness of the ball stud in the knuckle boss during each inspection of the ball joint.

One way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to shake the wheel and feel for movement of the stud end or the nut at the steering knuckle.

Another way to inspect the ball stud for wear is to check the fastener torque at the nut. A loose nut can indicate a stressed stud or a hole in the knuckle boss.

Worn or damaged ball joints and knuckles must be replaced.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Wheel Bearing Inspection

SUSPENSION STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER TESTING - ON VEHICLE

Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle

WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS

Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

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