31 33 095 Measuring Ride-Level Height Of Vehicle
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- Ensure vehicle is on ground and in normal loaded position with 150 lbs. (68 kg) in each front seat. Place seats in central position. Load 31 lbs. (14 kg) in the luggage area and ensure a full tank of fuel.
- Determine actual ride-level height (A) by measuring from lower edge of Special Tool (32 4 110) to rim flange at wheel center. See Fig 1. If determined value deviates from specified target value: see RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .
RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tolerance ride height in normal position max +/- 10 mm in design position max +/- 2 mm |
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| Difference ride height between left/right in - normal position 10 mm in design position 2 mm |
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| Front Axle - Ride Height R50 Series | ||
| 15" Rim | 665 | |
| 16" Rim | 678 | |
| 17" Rim | 693 | |
| 18" Rim | 705 | |
| Front Axle - Ride Height R50 Sport Suspension and R50/R53 Sports Suspension Plus | ||
| 15" Rim | 658 | |
| 16" Rim | 671 | |
| 17" Rim | 686 | |
| 18" Rim | 698 | |
| John Cooper Works Sport Suspension | ||
| 15" Rim | 649 | |
| 16" Rim | 662 | |
| 17" Rim | 677 | |
| 18" Rim | 690 | |