Z Height Measurements
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Z height dimension measurement determines the proper ride height for the front end of the vehicle. There is no adjustment procedure. Repair may require replacement of suspension components.
- Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up about 1.5" (38 mm).
- Gently remove your hands. Let the vehicle settle.
- Repeat this operation for a total of 3 times.
- Measure from the pivot bolt center line down to the lower corner of the lower ball joint in order to obtain the Z height measurement.
- Push the front bumper of the vehicle down about 1.5" (38 mm).
- Gently remove your hands.
- Allow the vehicle to settle into position.
- Repeat the jouncing operation 2 more times for a total of 3 times.
- Measure the Z dimension.
- The true Z height dimension number is the average of the high and the low measurements. See TRIM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .