Cavalier/Z24 L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1996)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Ride/Trim Height Measurement and Adjustment
Fig. 3 Vehicle Ride Height Measurement Locations
Refer to Fig. 3, for ride height measurements and for specifications refer to Vehicle Ride Height Specifications. When checking ride height
measurements, fuel tank should be full, tires at should be correct pressure, front seat should be rearward position, trunk should be empty except for
spare tire and jack and vehicle should be on level ground. If fuel tank is not full, add weight to trunk to compensate for amount fuel vehicle is below
the full level.
Prior to checking ride height, lift front bumper upward approximately 1.5 inches and gently release (3 times), then check front ride height. Push front
bumper downward approximately 1.5 inches and gently release (3 times), then recheck front ride height. Average of both readings to determine
vehicle ride height. Check rear ride height in same manner, lifting and pushing rear bumper.