Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998)
Z Measurement
11. In order to measure the trim height for the Z dimension (1), lift the front bumper of the vehicle up approximately 38.0 mm (1 1/2 in).
12. Remove hands gently.
13. Allow the vehicle to settle.
14. Repeat this procedure a total of three times.
15. Measure the distance between the frame rail (2) and the parallel off ball joint (3).
16. Measure the (1) dimension.
17. Push the front bumper down approximately 38.00 mm (1 1/2 in).
18. Repeat this procedure a total of three times.
19. Measure the dimension (1) from the rocker panel to the ground (2).
20. Calculate the average of the high and low measurements in order to determine the true heights.
21. To measure the trim height for the K dimension (1), lift the rear bumper of the vehicle up to approximately 38.0 mm (1 1/2 in). Remove hands
gently.
22. Let the vehicle settle.
23. Repeat this procedure a total of three times.
24. Measure the dimension (1). Refer to Trim
