Necessary preliminary tasks

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Move vehicle into NORMAL POSITION

Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim flange (2) at bottom middle and measure to lower edge of wheel arch (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Actual Ride Height From Lower Edge Of Wheel Arch To Rim Flange

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