Suspension - Manual Update Ride Height
Number 85-SM-32 Date 10/85Subject: FIREBIRD MANUAL UPDATE
1985 FIREBIRD
"The attached page was omitted from the 1985 Firebird Service Manual. Please include this page with your copy of the manual."
TRIM HEIGHTS MEASUREMENTS:
TRIM HEIGHTS
The following procedure should be followed before making any trim height measurement.
1. "Z" & "J" DIMENSIONS
a. Lift vehicle up approximately 1-1/2" at the front bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this lifting operation twice for a total of three times. Measure the "Z" & "J" heights in the settled position after the third lift.
b. Push vehicle down approximately 1-1/2" at the front bumper and gently remove hands allowing vehicle to settle on its own. Repeat this pushing down operation
(@ CURB WEIGHT) twice for a total of 3 times. Meaure "Z", "J" heights in the settled position after the third push.
c. The true "Z" & "J" height is the overage of (a) and
(b) for each side.
"D" & "K" DIMENSIONS
NOTE: Follow the same pattern as stated above for the "Z" 'J" dimensions when measuring the "D" "K" dimensions except: Lift and push on the rear bumper.