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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAPRICE WAGON V8-307 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSALIGNMENTVEHICLE RIDE (TRIM) HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0L
Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0LSECTION Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
Trim Height:
The following procedure should be followed before making any trim height measurement.
1. "Z", "J" & "P" DIMENSIONS
a. Lift vehicle up approximately 1-1/2" at the front of the bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this lifting operation twice for a total of three times. Measure the "Z", "J" & "P" heights in the settled position after the third lift.
b. Push vehicle down approximately 1-1/2" at the front bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this pushing down operation twice for a total of 3 times. Measure the "Z", "J" & "P" heights in the settled position after the third push.
c. The true "Z", "J" & "P" height is the average of (a) and (b) for each side.
2. "D", "K" & "R" DIMENSIONS
NOTE: Follow the same pattern as stated above for the "Z", "K" & "R" dimensions except: Lift and push on the rear bumper.
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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.