Viper GTS V10-8.0L VIN E (1999)
NOTE:
After ballasting the rear of the vehicle, recheck the front design height to see if the front of the vehicle lifted when the rear was ballasted.
5.
With the vehicle properly ballasted, tighten the mounting bolts of the following suspension components:
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Front and rear lower control arm-to-frame bracket cam adjusting bolts and nuts to 75 ft. lbs. (101 N.m).
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Rear upper control arm-to-frame bracket pivot bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m).
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Front upper control arm-to-pivot bar mounting end nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m).
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Front and rear shock absorber-to-frame bracket mounting bolt to 100 ft. (136 N.m).
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Front shock absorber-to-lower control arm mounting bolts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m).
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Rear shock absorber-to-lower control arm mounting bolts to 140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m).
6.
Remove the ballast from the trunk and passenger compartment of the vehicle.
7.
Lightly jounce the front and rear suspension of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is settled at curb height.
NOTE:
When jouncing the vehicle, the vehicle must be released at the bottom of the jounce cycle. This will ensure the vehicle's suspension will raise
the vehicle to the correct curb height at the top of the jounce cycle.
8.
Check vehicle's front curb height by measuring the distance from the front frame rail to the top of the Vehicle Height Checking Fixture (Figure
51).
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1996 and 1997 model year: 1-1/2 inches +/- 14 inch (38 mm +/- 6 mm).
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1998 and 1999 model year: 2 inches +/- 1/4 inch (51 mm +/- 6 mm).
9.
Check vehicle's rear curb height by measuring the distance from the rear frame rail to the top of the Vehicle Height Checking Fixture (Figure 52).
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1996 and 1997 model year: 2 inches +/- 1/4 inch (51 mm +/- 6 mm).
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1998 and 1999 model year: 2-1/2 inches +/- 1/4 inch (64 mm +/- 6 mm).
10.
If the curb height is within specifications continue with Step 4 of Section "N - Wheel Alignment." If the vehicle does not meet vehicle curb height
specification after setting the design height, inspect the following suspension components of the vehicle for conditions that may cause the vehicle
to not meet vehicle curb height specifications:
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Shock absorber assembly mounting bushings.
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Upper and lower control arm mounting bushings.
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Shock absorber springs.
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Frame damage to the vehicle which affects mounting location of a suspension component.
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Front and rear sway bar.
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Inspect all suspension components for signs of damage.
11.
If the component inspection does not determine why the vehicle is not meeting front and/or rear curb height specification, the coil springs on the
shock absorber assemblies can be shimmed, or have a reduced height spring seat installed to correct the curb height on standard suspension
vehicles. Vehicles with ACR suspension have adjustable spring seats. Continue with Section "P - Coil Spring Preload Adjustment" or Section "Q -
Coil Spring Preload Adjustment (ACR Suspension).
P. Coil Spring Preload Adjustment
NOTE:
The following procedure is only required on vehicles that have incorrect design height as determined by Section "0 - Setting the Vehicle Design
Height."
CAUTION:
