Ride Height Measurement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Ride Height Measurement - Front 

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
• 1.
  

  • 1.
    
    Ride height = 3-2

  • 2.
    
    Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear control arm ball joint cap (measurement 2)

  • 3.
    
    Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear control arm inboard bolt (measurement 3) Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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• 2.
  
  With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2) and (measurement 3).

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• 3.
  
  Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

Ride Height Measurement - Rear 

• 4.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Ride height = 2-3

  • 2.
    
    Measurement 2

  • 3.
    
    Measurement 3

    Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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• 5.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the toe link inboard cam bolt (measurement 2).

• 6.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the toe link outboard bolt (measurement 3).

• 7.
  
  Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.