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Buick LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 4 of 4)

Make
Buick
Model
LaCrosse
Engine
V6-3.8L
Year
2009
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 4 of 4
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8. Use your hands to lift the rear bumper approximately 38 mm (1.59 in). 
9. Remove your hands and allow the vehicle to lower.

10. Use your hands to jounce the rear of the vehicle downward approximately 38 mm (1.59 in).
11. The dimension (R) for the left and right side of the vehicle is measured from the bottom lip of the wheel opening to the ground measured at the

center line of the rear wheel.

12. Compare the measurement to the specification table. Refer to Trim Height Specifications   (See: Specifications/Mechanical

Specifications/Suspension/System Specifications/Trim Height Specifications).

13. If the measurement is outside of the specified range, replace the rear springs. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement   (See:

Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension Coil Spring).

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