Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, ensure all systems are functional before adjusting riding height or wheel alignment.
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Check riding height with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Tire inflation specifications can be found on door pillar, side wall of tire, sun visor or glove box. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Remove extra heavy items from passenger and luggage compartments. If riding height is not within specifications, check, repair or replace suspension components. See appropriate RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. (Scheme 3)
Riding Height Measuring Points. Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Riding Height Measuring Points
SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | (1) Front "A" In. (mm) | (2) Rear "B" In. (mm) |
|---|
| Caprice & Impala SS |
| (3) (4) | 10.1 (257) | 10.2 (259) |
| (5) (4) | 9.9 (252) | 10.0 (254) |
| (6) (4) | 8.9 (227) | 9.0 (229) |
| All Others | 9.9 (252) | 10.4 (264) |
| Roadmaster | 9.9 (252) | 10.4 (264) |
| (1) Location "A" measured 31.9" (810 mm) from center of the front axle. (2) Location "B" measured 24.2" (615 mm) from center of the rear axle. (3) With RPO Code FE1 and P215/75R15 tires. (4) RPO codes are listed on Service Parts Identification label, located on inside of trunk lid (Sedan) or right side of tailgate door jamb (Wagon). (5) With RPO Codes FE2 (except SEO), FE3 and F41 (except SEO). (6) With RPO FE4. |
| (1) | Location "A" measured 31.9" (810 mm) from center of the front axle. |
| (2) | Location "B" measured 24.2" (615 mm) from center of the rear axle. |
| (3) | With RPO Code FE1 and P215/75R15 tires. |
| (4) | RPO codes are listed on Service Parts Identification label, located on inside of trunk lid (Sedan) or right side of tailgate door jamb (Wagon). |
| (5) | With RPO Codes FE2 (except SEO), FE3 and F41 (except SEO). |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS ("B" BODY)
