Front Ride Height Measurement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying 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. Vehicle should have at least one-half tank of fuel.

Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge) on a flat, level surface and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the rearward lower arm bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge .
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rearward Lower Arm 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 Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 2)
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Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1 and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located at the lowest point on the wheel knuckle.
- Lock the surface gauge .
  
  Fig 4: Locking Surface Gauge In 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: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 2)
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .