Caprice Wagon V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Alignment: Specifications
Vehicle Ride (Trim) Height Specifications
Trim Height
The following procedure should be followed before making any trim height measurement.
1. "Z", "J" & "P" DIMENSIONS
a. Lift vehicle up approximately 1-1/2" at the front of the bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this
lifting operation twice for a total of three times. Measure the "Z", "J" & "P" heights in the settled position after the third lift.
b. Push vehicle down approximately 1-1/2" at the front bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this
pushing down operation twice for a total of 3 times. Measure the "Z", "J" & "P" heights in the settled position after the third push.
c. The true "Z", "J" & "P" height is the average of (a) and (b) for each side.
2. "D", "K" & "R" DIMENSIONS
NOTE: Follow the same pattern as stated above for the "Z", "K" & "R" dimensions except: Lift and push on the rear bumper.
