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Riding Height Adjustment Dodge Shadow I

Wheel Alignment 1 illustration

Perform PRE-MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE before attempting any riding height adjustment. Riding height must be checked before performing wheel alignment.

PRE-MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Ensure tires is correct. Trunk must be empty (except for spare tire and jack). Fuel tank should be full. Normalize springs by bouncing vehicle several times.

Measure riding height at locations (Scheme 8) Refer to RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If vehicle is not within specification, check suspension parts and repair as necessary before proceeding with wheel alignment.

Riding Height Measuring Points. Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Riding Height Measuring Points
ApplicationFront "A"Rear "B"
Acclaim & Spirit8.4"7.4"
Daytona
Shelby8.3"7.7"
Except Shelby8.0"7.2"
Dynasty, Fifth Avenue, Imperial & New Yorker9.3"8.4"
Horizon & Omni8.4"8.9"
Laser8.5"8.6"
LeBaron
Convertible8.3"7.3"
Coupe8.5"7.9"
Sedan8.4"7.4"
Monaco & Premier6.0"5.4"
Shadow & Sundance8.0"6.8"
Talon
2WD8.5"8.6"
4WD9.1"9.2"

RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS