"L" & "M" Series (Rear)
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- Using hands, lift rear bumper about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to settle on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height from bottom of rear axle stop bracket to top of rear axle. See Figure .
- Push rear bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently remove hands and allow vehicle to rise on its own. Do this 2 more times. Measure ride height on left and right side of vehicle. Average measurements. Repeat step 1 2 more times. To obtain ride height, average the high and low measurements. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If ride height is not as specified, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. If ride height is okay, align wheels. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .