Wheel Arch Height

Set the vehicle on a level surface.

Set the vehicle to "curb weight" conditions. (Empty luggage compartment, install spare tire, jack, service tools, and top up fuel tank.)

Set the steering wheel in a straight line, then remove the vehicle straight ahead more than 5 m (16 ft) to settle the suspension.

Suspend the thread from wheel arch (point "A" in figure below) to determine a point directly above center of wheel.

Measure the distance between measuring point "A" and center of wheel.

Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Measuring Point A And Center Of Wheel

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1. Wheel arch height
2. Front fender
3. Rear quarter
4. Front wheel arch height
5. Rear wheel arch height
6. Flange bend line
7. Measuring point
8. End of spindle