31 33 095 Measure vehicle ride height, front axle

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Special tools required:

32 0 001

Determining actual ride height (A):

To do so, attach tape measure to rim flange (2) and measure to wheel arch lower edge or engine compartment lid lower edge (1).

Fig 1: Checking Actual Ride Height From Lower Edge Of Wheel Arch To Rim Flange

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NOTE: If engine compartment lid is removed or damaged, use special tool 32 0 001 .

Fitting special tool 32 0 001:

Remove rubber plug next to spring strut dome.

Fasten special tool 32 0 001 in bore hole and turn in opposite direction to direction of travel (see arrow) up to stop (1).

Fig 2: Fitting Special Tool (32 0 001)

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Determining actual ride height (A):

Attach tape measure to rim flange at bottom middle and measure to lower edge of special tool 32 0 001 .

Fig 3: Checking Actual Ride Height

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