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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996SPORTVAN VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 79 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES (G SERIES))RIDING HEIGHTFRONT
1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y
Riding Height: Front
1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 YSECTION Front
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- Using hands, lift front bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure riding height. See Figure .
- Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure riding height. SeeFigure . To obtain riding height, average the high and low measurements.
- If riding height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If riding height is okay, align wheels. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.