Excessive Friction Check
NOTE:
Use this procedure to check for excessive friction in front suspension.
- With aid of another technician lift up on front bumper and raise vehicle as high as possible. Slowly release bumper and allow car to assume normal trim height. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Measure distance from floor to center of bumper. Push down on bumper. Release slowly and allow car to assume normal trim height.
- Measure distance from floor to center of bumper. The difference between 2 measurements should be less than 12.7 mm (.50"). If difference exceeds this limit, inspect control arms, struts and ball joints for damage or wear.