Front Ride Height Measurement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Ride Height Measurement

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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. The vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge) on a flat, level surface. Adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the forward lower arm bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Position

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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: Identifying Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 2)

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Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface and adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located on the lowest and furthest outboard point of the lower ball joint.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.

Fig 4: Identifying Locking Position

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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: Identifying Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 3)

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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .