Ride Height Measurement

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NOTE: 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.
- 1.
  
  Ride height = 3-2.
- 2.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm ball joint cap (measurement 2).
- 3.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm inboard bolt (measurement 3).

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2.

With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2) and (measurement 3).

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3.

Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

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NOTE: Ride Height Measurement - Rear

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.
- 1.
  
  Ride height = 3-2.
- 2.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt (measurement 2).
- 3.
  
  Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center lower arm-to-subframe (measurement 3).

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2.

Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.