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Rear Ride Height Measurement

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Fig 1: Rear Ride Height Measurement
GF0046729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Ride height
2 Inner frame reinforcement
3 Rear axle jounce stop
WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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 inner frame reinforcement (Item 2) and the rear axle jounce stop (Item 3) to obtain the rear ride height (Item 1).
  2. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  3. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.