Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications

1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications

Fig. 6 Ride Height Adjustment:






Refer to Figs.6 and Specifications below for ride height specifications and measurement locations. Check ride height as follows:

1. Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
2. Ensure tires are inflated to proper pressures.
3. Fuel tank should be full to obtain accurate readings.
4. Trunk should be empty except for spare tire and jack.
5. Place front seat in the far rearward position, then turn ignition to On position to activate electronic level control, if equipped.
6. Bounce car three times at front and rear to normalize suspension.
7. Measure from lowest point on ball joint housing to control arm bolt centerline, D and Z positions.
8. Measure from level floor to rocker panel at J and K positions.




Riding Height Measurements In Inches
Dimension Z 1 15/16 - 2 3/4
Dimension D 2 11/16 - 3 7/16
Dimension J 9 - 9 13/16
Dimension K 9 9/32 - 10 1/16
RENDER: 1.0x

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