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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998EIGHTY-EIGHT V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSALIGNMENTVEHICLE RIDE (TRIM) HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN K
Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
Specifications:
Z: 50 to 70 mm (1-15/16 to 2-3/4 in)
D: 68 to 88 mm (2-11/16 to 3-7/16 in)
J: 229 to 249 mm (9 to 9-13/16 in)
K: 236 to 256 mm (9-9/32 to 10-1/16 in)
"Z" Dimension Measurement:
Measure the clearance (3) between the centerline of the rear bolt bushing (1) and the lowest point on the ball joint housing (2) (except the grease fitting) to obtain the Z (3) specification.
"D" Dimension Measurement:
Measure the clearance (3) between the centerline of the rear bolt bushing (1) and the lowest point on the ball joint housing (2) (except the grease fitting) to obtain the D (3) specification.
"J" Dimension Measurement:
Measure the clearance (1) between the front underbody (4) and the ground (2) to obtain the J dimension.
"K" Dimension Measurement:
Measure the clearance (1) between the rear underbody and the ground (2) to obtain the K dimension.
Z: 50 to 70 mm (1-15/16 to 2-3/4 in)
D: 68 to 88 mm (2-11/16 to 3-7/16 in)
J: 229 to 249 mm (9 to 9-13/16 in)
K: 236 to 256 mm (9-9/32 to 10-1/16 in)
"Z" Dimension Measurement:
Z Measurement:
Measure the clearance (3) between the centerline of the rear bolt bushing (1) and the lowest point on the ball joint housing (2) (except the grease fitting) to obtain the Z (3) specification.
"D" Dimension Measurement:
D Measurement:
Measure the clearance (3) between the centerline of the rear bolt bushing (1) and the lowest point on the ball joint housing (2) (except the grease fitting) to obtain the D (3) specification.
"J" Dimension Measurement:
J Measurement:
Measure the clearance (1) between the front underbody (4) and the ground (2) to obtain the J dimension.
"K" Dimension Measurement:
K Measurement:
Measure the clearance (1) between the rear underbody and the ground (2) to obtain the K dimension.
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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.