Riding Height Adjustment

1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Riding Height Adjustment
NOTE: Before performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Before adjusting wheel alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. 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, if any, from passenger and luggage compartments. Measure width "A" or "B", as shown in illustration, to locate riding height measuring points "J" and "K". See Fig 1 . See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.

NOTE: DO NOT measure riding height from rocker flange.
RENDER: 1.0x

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