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Vehicle trim height "Vehicle trim height"

Applies in principle! 

If a value lies outside the tolerance, the vehicles trim height must be checked first.

If the measured values are outside the allowed tolerances, the cause may be an incorrect vehicle attitude. 

Right-hand drive vehicles or for example vehicles with automatic transmission can lean to one side slightly.

This is due to the installation position of components and weight distribution

Fig 1: Dimensions Of Left And Right Sides And Horizontal Position
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The 0 line on the roof means the horizontal position (zero position) of the vehicle.

It is possible to correct trim height imbalance for front axle by adding weight to top of strut tower through the engine compartment.

To correct trim height imbalance for rear axle add weight to top of strut tower through the trunk compartment.

For weight sand bags are suitable for example, approx. 10 kg