DeVille d Elegance V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Ride/Trim Height Measurement and Adjustment
TRIM HEIGHT
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Inspect the tire pressure. Verify that all of the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
3. Inspect the fuel level. The fuel tank should be full.
4. Inspect the passenger compartment and the trunk in order to verify that no extra weight is in the passenger compartment or trunk. The trunk must
be empty except for the spare tire and jack. On vehicles equipped with Electronic Level Control (ELC), verify that the ELC operates properly.
5. Place the front seat into the rear position.
6. Bounce the vehicle three times at the front and rear in order to normalize the suspension.
Z Measurement
7. Measure the clearance (2) between the centerline of the bushing bolt and the lowest point on the ball joint housing (3) (excluding the grease
fitting).
The clearance (2) should measure: 51 mm (2.01 inch).
D Measurement
8. Measure the clearance (2) between the centerline of the front inner bearing bushing bolt (3) and the centerline of the front outer bushing bolt (this
measurement should be taken on the front side of the rear suspension assembly).
The clearance (2) should measure: 37 mm (1.46 inch).
