Checking Riding Height (Using Electronic Inclination Measuring Instrument): Notes
NOTE:
Vehicle riding height and vehicle level may be considered the same measurement. Depending on chassis number and measuring instrument used, reading riding height measurements may vary in procedure, (mechanical gauges for riding height versus electronic measuring instruments for vehicle level).
NOTE:
170 chassis requires the use of electronic inclination measuring instrument (CM-9606) to measure front and rear vehicle level (riding height). See Fig 1
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. Vehicles with level control require the use of Mercedes-Benz "STAR DIAGNOSIS" Compact PC (6511 1801 00) scan tool. It is necessary to check vehicle riding height using a servicing pit or alignment rack. Vehicle weight must be on wheels. See instrument(s) manufacturer for tool usage.
NOTE:
As of 2/28/2000 Mercedes-Benz 170 chassis with AMG badging and lowering kit, required the use of the mechanical gauge set for checking riding height. See CHECKING RIDING HEIGHT (USING MECHANICAL GAUGES)
. Mercedes-Benz has changed the procedure making it possible to check riding height using electronic inclination measuring instrument (CM-9606), on the 170 chassis AMG with lowering kit. Specifications are given for both types of checking (electronic and mechanical).