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Rear Ride Height Measurement

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Ride Height Measurements
G07780104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and center of the lower arm inboard cam bolt (measurement 2).
  2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm outboard bolt (measurement 3).
  3. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.