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SMU - Revised Trim Height Specification

Subject:Revised Trim Height Specification

Models:1997-2000 Cadillac DeVille



This bulletin is being issued to REVISE the DeVille "R" Trim Height Specification in the Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires Diagnosis sub-section of the 1997 Service Manual and in the Suspension sub-section of the 1998-99 Service Manuals.

In addition, please ADD the Trim Height Specification Table to the Suspension sub-section of the 2000 Service Manual.

1997 -- Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires Diagnosis

Revise the Trim Height Specification Table to read as follows:

DeVille -- Wheel Opening R -- 686 mm (27 in).

1998 &1999 -- Suspension

Revise the Trim Height Specification Table to read as follows:

DeVille -- Wheel Opening R -- 686 mm (27 in).

Revise the Trim Height procedure, Step 9, to read as follows: *Clearance (4) should measure 686 mm (27 in) on the DeVille.

2000 -- Suspension

Please add the following information:

Drive Type/Model

Service Allowed

Service Preferred

Z Trim Height

6KD69, FE1

30 to 50 mm (1.2 to 2.0 in)

40 mm (1.5 in)

6KE69, FE1

30 to 50 mm (1.2 to 2.0 in)

40 mm (1.5 in)

6KF69, FE3 and F45

30 to 50 mm (1.2 to 2.0 in)

40 mm (1.5 in)

D Trim Height

6KD69, FE1

76 to 96 mm (3.0 to 3.8 in)

86 mm (3.4 in)

6KE69, FE1

76 to 96 mm (3.0 to 3.8 in)

86 mm (3.4 in)

6KF69, FE3 and F45

76 to 96 mm (3.0 to 3.8 in)

86 mm (3.4 in)