Suspension
BUICK, OLDSMOBILE & PONTIACTrim heights are checked with tires at recommended pressure, fuel tank at capacity, front seat in rear position, no passengers and trunk empty, except for spare tire and jack.
Fig. 29 Vehicle trim height measurements. 1982---85 Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac:
1982-85
On 1982 Buick exc. Century models, the trim heights are measured from the tops of the wheel openings to a level floor, dimensions ``D'' and ``E,'' Fig. 29. On Buick Century, 1983-85 Buick and all Oldsmobile and Pontiac models, the trim heights are measured from the rocker panel or moldings to a level floor, dimensions ``A'' and ``B,'' Fig. 29. The points at which trim heights are taken are at specified locations along the rocker panel or molding. On all models exc. Century, Cutlass Ciera, 6000 and 1983-85 Buick, point ``1,'' Fig. 29, at which dimension ``A'' is taken, is a specified distance rearward of the front edge of the door. Point ``2,'' Fig. 29, at dimension ``B'' is taken at a specified distance rearward of point ``1,'' dimension ``C.'' Refer to ``Vehicle Trim Height Specification Chart'' at end of chapter. On Century, Cutlass Ciera, 6000, and 1983---85 Buick models, point ``1'' and ``2,'' Fig. 29, are measured at a specific point rearward of the front wheel axle center line or a specific point forward of the rear axle centerline.