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Ride Height Measurement

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Surface Gauge

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Ride Height Measurement - Front 

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. Ride height = 3-2
    2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the end cap of the lower arm ball joint (measurement 2)
    3. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 3) Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
    GFD324117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2) and (measurement 3). Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
    GFD324118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

    Rear Ride Height Measurement - FWD 

    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. Ride height = 3-2
    2. Measurement 2
    3. Measurement 3 Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
    GFD324119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear beam axle bushing bolt (inner part) (measurement 3).
  6. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the side arm profile lower edge (measurement 2).
  7. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.

    Rear Ride Height Measurement - AWD 

    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. Ride height = 3-2
    2. Measurement 2
    3. Measurement 3 Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
    GFD324120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rearward lower arm-to-frame bolt (measurement 3).
  10. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the end cap of the rear lower arm ball joint (measurement 2).
  11. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.
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