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Pontiac G8 V6-3.6L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Description and Operation (page 3 of 3)

Make
Pontiac
Model
G8
Engine
V6-3.6L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceDescription and Operation · page 3 of 3
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7. Using your hands, lift the front bumper approximately 38 mm (1.49 in). 
8. Gently remove your hands and allow the vehicle to lower.
9. Using your hands, bounce the front of the vehicle downward approximately 38 mm (1.49 in).

10. Gently remove your hands and allow the vehicle to rise.
11. Measure and note the D dimension for the left and right side of the vehicle, inboard of the pinch-weld flange at 544 mm (21.42 in) (1) from the

centreline of the rear wheel.

12. Measure and note the B dimension for the left and right side of the vehicle from the bottom of the rear wheel rim to the wheel arc along the

centreline of the rear wheel.

13. Compare the A, B, C and D dimension measurements to the trim height specifications. Refer to Trim Height Specifications  (See:

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

14. Compare the right and left and front and rear dimension measurements to the trim height variation specifications. Refer to Trim Height

Specifications  (See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Suspension/System Specifications/Trim Height Specifications) .

15. If the measurements are not within the specified range, replace the coil springs as required. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement  (See: Steering and

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

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