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Rear Ride Height Measurement

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Fig 1: Rear Ride Height Measurement
GF0042244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Ride height = B - A
2 - Measurement A
3 - Measurement B
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. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the shock absorber lower bolt (measurement A).
  2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm inner bolt (measurement B).
  3. Subtract measurement B from measurement A to obtain the rear ride height (C).
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