Front Ride Height Measurement

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Height Measurements

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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.

Fig 2: Locating Scriber Point

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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 control arm bolt head.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).

Fig 3: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position
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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 inboard point of the lower ball joint.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
Fig 4: Locating Scriber Point On Lowest And Furthest Inboard Point Of Lower Ball Joint
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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 Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to General Specifications .