Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
Alignment: Specifications
Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
With Auxiliary Springs
Trim Height "Z" Specifications (Front) *
All Vehicles:
Service Checking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 95 mm (3.74 inch)
Service Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 95 mm (3.74 inch) +/- 6 mm (0.236 inch)
Side To Side Tolerance .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 mm (0.5 inch)
Trim Height "D" Specifications (Rear) **
With Auxiliary Springs *:
Service Checking ................................................................................................................................ 133.35 mm +/- 13 mm (5.25 inch +/- 0.5 inch)
Service Setting .................................................................................................................................... 133.35 mm +/- 13 mm (5.25 inch +/- 0.5 inch)
Side To Side Tolerance ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 mm +/- (0.5 inch)
Z Measurement
* Measure the Z height:
1. Using straightedge, locate bottom flange of control arm (inside edge of ball joint) (5) and level to the straight edge horizontally.
2. Using a measuring device, locate the center of the bolt (3) of the lower control arm (2) and measure to the straight edge.
3. Record the reading.
D Meaurement
** Measure D height by measuring the distance between the rear axle and frame.
Without Auxiliary Springs
Trim Height "Z" Specifications (Front) *
All Vehicles:
Service Checking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 95 mm (3.74 inch)
Service Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 95 mm (3.74 inch) +/- 6 mm (0.236 inch)
Side To Side Tolerance .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 mm (0.5 inch)
Trim Height "D" Specifications (Rear)
