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#883 of 2014 Front end alignment by ecoast

Mar 25, 2004 (11:04 am)

Can somebody provide me with the latest specifications (alignment specs) for the front and rear end of my Chevy Impala. I did find out that they are the same since 2000 until 2004. GM says go to the garage to get the specs and I overheard the garageman say they don't really know the specs, they just guess at it. I'd like to know the original specs. that GM provides for the Impala front end alignment before I go to the garage so I know they're doing it right. Thanks

#884 of 2014 by alcan

Mar 25, 2004 (2:36 pm)

Document ID# 662806
2001 Chevrolet Impala
 
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Front
 
Camber: -0.28 to -1.28 Degrees, -0.78 Degrees Preferred
Caster: 2.70 to 3.70 Degrees, Not Adjustable
Steering Angle: -3.50 to +3.50 Degrees, 0 Degrees Preferred
Toe, Total: -0.10 to +0.30 Degrees, 0.10 Degrees Preferred
 
Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rear
 
Camber: -1.0 to +0.0 Degrees, -0.50 Degrees Preferred
Thrust Angle: -0.15 to +0.15 Degrees, 0 Degrees Preferred
Toe, Total: -0.10 to +0.30 Degrees, 0.10 Degrees Preferred

#885 of 2014 2001 REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR by herrdon1

Mar 30, 2004 (5:56 pm)

I HAVE A 2001 IMPALA 3.8L ENGINE. EQUIPPED WITH ABS AND FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES. MY CHECK TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THE RIGHT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF 600.00 FOR THE PART AND ANOTHER 250 LABOR. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN WET WEATHER I HAD NO TROUBLE AT ALL WHEN THE WEATHER WAS DRY. ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND ANYBODY FOUND A FIX FOR LESS THAN 850? THE CHECK TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SPEED COMPUTER SHOWS ERROR WHEN SET TO INSTANT MILES PER GALLON. WHEN I GOT HOME I CHECKED MY SERVICE MANUAL AND APPARENTLY THE ENTIRE HUB NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

#886 of 2014 by alcan

Mar 30, 2004 (10:15 pm)

Please turn off your CAPS LOCK KEY.
 
Wheel speed sensors are integral with the hub and bearing on most GM vehicles including the Impala, so the diagnosis sounds right. I'd do some shopping for the hub/bearing though, sounds pretty steep.

#887 of 2014 neutral safety switch by bizjet604

Apr 01, 2004 (6:31 am)

I own a 2000LS and am experiencing a problem with the start switch in the gear selector. My wife is the primary driver of this car and an aborted attempt to go to work this morning gave me a chance to do a little t/shooting. If you hold the gear shift hard against the forward(park) stop the car will start with no problem. My question; is this switch adjustable, and is it accessed through the console? Any help would be appreciated.

#888 of 2014 Dash/bulb question by nosirrahg

Apr 02, 2004 (9:55 am)

Noticed on my way home after dark last night that the passenger half of my split-zone heat/AC control had gone dark - apparently I've had a bulb burn out. Anybody know how complicated it is to get to this bulb (and if the replacement is easy to locate)?

#889 of 2014 Thinking about buying new Impala by roscoe1

Apr 03, 2004 (3:20 pm)

Hi,
 
 I have been looking around at cars to replace my old reliable Oldsmobile, and really like how the Impala looks and drives. I usually do my research before I buy anything, and was amazed at all the problems people have been having with the intake manifolds, dexcool and gaskets. From what I can tell, the problems have been around for awhile, and I was wondering if they have been fixed. I have two people I know that drive GM cars that had coolants leaks, and had to have the intake manifold gasket replace. One of them then had to have the head gasket replaced two weeks later. The car was a 2001. Right now the only thing stopping me from buying is concern about these issues. I really like the car, but am afraid to buy it.
Thanks

#890 of 2014 roscoe1 by free_bsd

Apr 04, 2004 (5:21 pm)

If you are looking at an Impala with the 3.8l engine there is a recall out for the intake leak problem on that engine. Someone did post the recall letter in this group.
 
However, IF you are looking at a 3.4l, Anything built before late '03 is at risk for the leak.
 
They do have a new gasket design, but it wasn't really available until last year.
 
There is no recall for the 3.4l (bastards). I was able to split the cost of the repair 50/50 with GM last month (2000 Impala 83,000k).
 
You can check for the leak by looking at either side engine for stains.
 
If it has been leaking for awhile it will turn the oil milky, and the bottom of the filler cap will look like this: (not mine..)
 
http://members.shaw.ca/ianrmac/Images/DSC00662-1.JPG

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