Front Ride Height Measurement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Height Measurements

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Description
1	Ride height = 2 - 3
2	Measurement 2
3	Measurement 3

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.

Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge), on a flat, level surface and adjust the arm of the gauge until the scriber point is located in the center of the front lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Position Of Surface Gauge On Center Of Front Lower Arm-To-Subframe Bolt
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).

Fig 3: Checking Surface Gauge Position Measurement 2
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Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1, adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located at the lowest part of the wheel knuckle, next to the front lower arm ball joint nut.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Surface Gauge Position On Lowest Part Of Wheel Knuckle
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).

Fig 5: Checking Surface Gauge Position Measurement 3
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in this service information.